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DE62 NXH

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,768 mi
Last recorded159,768 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 159,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 143,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 129,045 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 119,561 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 113,311 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge,splitting around inner sidewall

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,462 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 79,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,225 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 65,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,283 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres sidewall damage 245/40/18 budget

Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nexen 245/40ZR 18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nexen 245/40ZR 18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,864 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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DE62 NXH 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 86.7%.

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 DE62 NXH, 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 NXH registered?

DE62 NXH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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