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AD61 VBB

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,388 mi
Last recorded89,388 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VBB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,751 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,433 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,078 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean 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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AD61 VBB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD61 VBB, 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 AD61 VBB registered?

AD61 VBB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is AD61 VBB safe to buy?

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