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DF61 HJC

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,493 mi
Last recorded88,493 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 HJC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 88,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rusty/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,179 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 71,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 62,648 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,982 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 54,982 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated over 'C' (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 44,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 44,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,523 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,820 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)

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 HJC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJC, 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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DF61 HJC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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