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DF61 OEZ

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,806 mi
Last recorded153,806 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 153,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 148,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 141,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 129,866 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 115,229 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 105,477 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 105,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,288 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OEZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DF61 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

DF61 OEZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is DF61 OEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 OEZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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