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DF61 FFX

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 FFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,386 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 93,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24inch IG (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 59,119 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,082 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 45,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,606 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewall beadings but no canvas showing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cuts in outer sidewall beadings but no canvas showing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,441 miles

EML light on dash

Nearside 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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DF61 FFX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 DF61 FFX, 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 DF61 FFX registered?

DF61 FFX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is DF61 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 FFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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