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AJ61 HCY

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,386 mi
Last recorded82,386 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HCY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 82,386 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,227 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 72,521 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2X both tyres 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,735 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 54,735 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,755 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray covers fitted covering components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,092 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2016 22,759 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2015 17,255 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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AJ61 HCY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

AJ61 HCY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is AJ61 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 HCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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