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AU61 DAV

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 DAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 123,983 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 123,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm, outer ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Feb 2025 117,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near and offside, rear arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,287 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Jan 2023 108,471 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,858 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp dim

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,205 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,920 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2020 97,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM, BALD ON INNER EDGES AND DOWN TO BASE RUBBER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM, TYRE IS WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,468 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,473 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,822 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,189 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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AU61 DAV is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU61 DAV, 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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AU61 DAV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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