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AU62 OWM

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 OWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 143,571 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 143,526 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 135,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts shouldering badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears shouldering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSF AND OSF UPPER SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES CRACKING/SPLITTING TOP INNER WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 128,198 miles

Under trays fitted full length concealing brake pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2023 128,198 miles

Under trays fitted full length concealing brake pipes

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,051 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,581 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around edge and close to 1.6mm on tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DSM not register smoke test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around edge and close to 1.6mm on tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 70,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,502 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,372 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 59,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,551 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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AU62 OWM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU62 OWM, 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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AU62 OWM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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