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DY61 KVX

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,186 mi
Last recorded181,186 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 KVX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 181,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 181,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2025 172,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 172,968 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 171,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 162,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,103 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 138,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,234 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY61 KVX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY61 KVX, 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 DY61 KVX registered?

DY61 KVX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DY61 KVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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