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EX61 RNZ

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,563 mi
Last recorded185,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 RNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 185,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 179,370 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 179,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 166,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 160,398 miles

Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam. ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm main rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Driver side sun visor insecure.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rears lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,340 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 143,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 111,718 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,588 miles

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

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

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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EX61 RNZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX61 RNZ, 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 EX61 RNZ registered?

EX61 RNZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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