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AJ61 FOP

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,800 mi
Last recorded61,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FOP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 61,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydrobush starting to perish

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,755 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,097 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 41,092 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp damaged with protruding sharpe glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,171 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,939 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 22,491 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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AJ61 FOP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AJ61 FOP, 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 AJ61 FOP registered?

AJ61 FOP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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