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153 SRA

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration153 SRA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,676 miles

Exhaust system/clamp corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,277 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))

geo check/adjust advised

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,062 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,967 miles

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

emissions to clean to register in test equipment

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2018 57,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

emissions to clean to register in test equipment

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 43,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,633 miles

smoke test passed, emissions too low to register

Fail 23 Jul 2015 18,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

smoke test passed, emissions too low to register

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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153 SRA is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 153 SRA, 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 153 SRA registered?

153 SRA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is 153 SRA safe to buy?

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