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EF61 OBN

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,303 mi
Last recorded187,303 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OBN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 187,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 177,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 166,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 156,371 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 140,607 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 140,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 117,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 105,278 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,855 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,061 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,791 miles

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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EF61 OBN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EF61 OBN, 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 EF61 OBN registered?

EF61 OBN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is EF61 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 OBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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