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DY12 NLO

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,616 mi
Last recorded107,616 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NLO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 107,616 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,797 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,564 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 NLO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 NLO registered?

DY12 NLO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DY12 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NLO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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