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AF12 ZBJ

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 137,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 125,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 120,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 114,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,051 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,849 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 104,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,409 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 ZBJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 ZBJ, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 ZBJ?

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What year was AF12 ZBJ registered?

AF12 ZBJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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