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DA61 BZU

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BZU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 82,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare tyre (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2022 76,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,822 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 70,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,173 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 37,172 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BZU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA61 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 BZU registered?

DA61 BZU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DA61 BZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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