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DA61 BYN

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,985 mi
Last recorded44,985 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BYN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 44,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 43,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 41,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 36,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,287 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 30,899 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 27,864 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 16 Dec 2016 22,834 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,181 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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 2 Jan 2015 15,524 miles

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

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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DA61 BYN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,698cc 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 DA61 BYN, 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 DA61 BYN registered?

DA61 BYN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is DA61 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 BYN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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