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BT61 FHH

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,272 mi
Last recorded128,272 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FHH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 128,272 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge & 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges heavily cracking - cords close on inner in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,696 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,761 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 119,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,003 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 106,980 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested coolant leaking risk of over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,448 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 95,448 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,704 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,315 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,853 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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BT61 FHH is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT61 FHH, 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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BT61 FHH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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