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E9 DSM

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,618 mi
Last recorded77,618 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 77,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 77,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, almost to canvas/ply & 2.4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, almost to canvas/ply & 3.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 73,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, almost to canvas/ply & 2.4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, almost to canvas/ply & 3.1mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,092 miles

Front engine under tray loose

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,928 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 31,928 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,219 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,232 miles

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

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

both rear tyres misshaped.

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay.

Pass 5 May 2015 9,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E9 DSM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver 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 E9 DSM, 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 E9 DSM registered?

E9 DSM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is E9 DSM safe to buy?

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