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AJ12 VAY

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,051 mi
Last recorded116,051 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 116,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,568 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 78,568 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 59,824 miles

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

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

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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AJ12 VAY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 VAY, 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 AJ12 VAY registered?

AJ12 VAY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AJ12 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VAY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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