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DY12 GUW

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,987 mi
Last recorded132,987 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GUW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 122,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,173 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,081 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2021 84,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,950 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 63,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,460 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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DY12 GUW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 GUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY12 GUW registered?

DY12 GUW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DY12 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 GUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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