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AV62 FOC

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FOC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower seat adjuster broken but seat can still be adjusted through top handle

Fail 18 Jan 2024 141,289 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower seat adjuster broken but seat can still be adjusted through top handle

Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat adjuster broken but seat can still be adjusted through top handle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 126,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat adjuster broken but seat can still be adjusted through top handle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 110,364 miles

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,387 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,419 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In the tread. ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,191 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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AV62 FOC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV62 FOC, 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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AV62 FOC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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