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AF62 HWO

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,896 mi
Last recorded118,896 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HWO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,896 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,008 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 98,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,995 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 81,995 miles

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

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,354 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 76,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Sep 2019 66,608 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,009 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))

windscreen chipped in zone A

Fail 27 Sep 2018 61,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

windscreen chipped in zone A

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,601 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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AF62 HWO is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF62 HWO, 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

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What year was AF62 HWO registered?

AF62 HWO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AF62 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 HWO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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