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AJ12 VYO

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,852 mi
Last recorded116,852 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 116,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,308 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,907 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,701 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 23,770 miles

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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AJ12 VYO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

AJ12 VYO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AJ12 VYO safe to buy?

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