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AF62 HVW

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,582 mi
Last recorded147,582 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HVW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 147,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in the treads

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 142,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,157 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 133,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 119,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 101,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,144 miles

emission to clean to get reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge and cracking and outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge and cracking and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,944 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,282 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,278 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,621 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshapen inner edges and very tiny splits in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AF62 HVW is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF62 HVW, 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 AF62 HVW registered?

AF62 HVW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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