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DY12 MHF

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 MHF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,146 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 103,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 103,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor cut through (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 100,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 96,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,372 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 74,081 miles

Front Front brake discs are lipped

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,175 miles

Side repeater not working incorporated into wing mirror housing (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Left on passenger front seat ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 50,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 MHF is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

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

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