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AU61 DEX

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,135 mi
Last recorded161,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 161,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 157,201 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 146,806 miles

tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2022 139,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,047 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 125,993 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,610 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,516 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,659 miles

Offside Front Lower drivers under floor plastic cover broken exposing fuel pipes

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 DEX is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU61 DEX, 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 AU61 DEX registered?

AU61 DEX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is AU61 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 DEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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