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AD62 AEB

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,846 mi
Last recorded160,846 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 AEB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 160,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 149,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 137,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,040 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 17 Aug 2021 115,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,635 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,790 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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AD62 AEB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AD62 AEB, 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 AD62 AEB registered?

AD62 AEB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is AD62 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD62 AEB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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