CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD12 HDG

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,550 mi
Last recorded140,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 HDG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 140,550 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 127,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 112,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,965 miles

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

inner cv boot clip insecure nsf

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,336 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,700 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot slight cut

Fail 24 Aug 2018 77,700 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot slight cut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,057 miles

both o/s shock absorbers appear damp.

n/s/r tyre 3mm & worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,274 miles

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 29 Aug 2016 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,934 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD12 HDG is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD12 HDG, 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

How do I check the history of FD12 HDG?

You can check the full history of FD12 HDG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD12 HDG registered?

FD12 HDG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is FD12 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 HDG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD12 HDG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD12 HDG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.