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DE62 HXG

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,105 mi
Last recorded139,105 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HXG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 139,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 139,096 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 126,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF LOWER REAR suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 114,189 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF LOWER REAR suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF LOWER REAR suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 100,713 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 100,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,726 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,752 miles

Central Front noise from fan belt area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, running low and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect not serious leak yet (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and running low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,671 miles

Front front wipers a little smeary

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,779 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,581 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 41,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE62 HXG is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE62 HXG, 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 DE62 HXG registered?

DE62 HXG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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