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EA61 HBD

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,234 mi
Last recorded92,234 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 92,234 miles

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 85,217 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,411 miles

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

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

exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall + slightly worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mid-section joining sleeve broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has some sidewall damage (no cord visible)

Offside Front tyre has some sidewall damage (no cord visible)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage (no cord showing)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage (no cord showing)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,353 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,327 miles

front brake discs worn with lip

Fail 16 Dec 2014 24,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn with lip

front inner brake pads worn close to limit unable to view fully

offside rear tyre worn /degraded inner edge also deep cut close to limits unable to view fully

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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EA61 HBD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,697cc diesel 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 EA61 HBD, 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 EA61 HBD registered?

EA61 HBD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is EA61 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 HBD 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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