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AR03 DER

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 DER
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,037 miles

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,800 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 64,795 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 57,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,497 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,850 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,969 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,766 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,548 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 27,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 22,790 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting on inside wall

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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AR03 DER is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AR03 DER, 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 AR03 DER registered?

AR03 DER is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AR03 DER safe to buy?

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