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AO61 HLU

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 HLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 73,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,371 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,813 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 17,240 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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AO61 HLU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO61 HLU, 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 AO61 HLU registered?

AO61 HLU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is AO61 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 HLU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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