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AB62 JRB

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,964 mi
Last recorded165,964 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB62 JRB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 165,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 155,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 155,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 146,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 139,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,201 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 127,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,983 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2019 98,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,536 miles

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,231 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,230 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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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AB62 JRB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AB62 JRB, 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 AB62 JRB registered?

AB62 JRB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is AB62 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB62 JRB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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