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AJ61 FPO

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,165 mi
Last recorded117,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FPO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,165 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 117,162 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,061 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,927 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FPO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ61 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

AJ61 FPO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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