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AJ61 PFN

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,852 mi
Last recorded98,852 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PFN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,852 miles

Both nearside front upper inner arm bushes are starting to split

Both offside front upper inner arm bushes are starting to split

Nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2024 95,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,606 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,812 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,559 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 PFN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PFN, 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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AJ61 PFN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is AJ61 PFN safe to buy?

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