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DE61 OHA

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,638 mi
Last recorded114,638 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 OHA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 114,638 miles

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2026 114,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray Insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,003 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 107,003 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,961 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Fail 14 Feb 2024 97,961 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,962 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 90,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,335 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

body covers fitted

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,623 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 23,812 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,788 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorating slightly / cracking.

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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DE61 OHA is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE61 OHA, 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 DE61 OHA registered?

DE61 OHA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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