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X50 DUF

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 DUF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 80,800 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 79,121 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine coolant level low

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2022 70,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 255/35 zr19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 255/35 zr19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 255/35 zr19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,732 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))

Offside Front brake splash plate insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,448 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 47,448 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,994 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 40,869 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,329 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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X50 DUF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X50 DUF, 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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X50 DUF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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