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DY12 GUX

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,819 mi
Last recorded164,819 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GUX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 164,819 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 159,866 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 154,384 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 154,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 148,101 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 142,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,560 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2018 120,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 120,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,940 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GUX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

DY12 GUX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is DY12 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 GUX 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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