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893 PTJ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,634 mi
Last recorded84,634 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration893 PTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 84,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 76,679 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))

Offside 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))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 76,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,632 miles

Rear tyres nearside and offside near limit on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2022 67,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,261 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 53,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 40,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 28,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 19,922 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 17,758 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Offside Front TYRE -HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL -NOTSHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 14,490 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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893 PTJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 893 PTJ, 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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893 PTJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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