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BJ62 NZN

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,308 mi
Last recorded190,308 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 NZN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 190,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall + uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 174,193 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 155,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 150,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 133,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARMS REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 108,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,778 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Left (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Left (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Right (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Left (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Left (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Right (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 57,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,238 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ62 NZN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ62 NZN, 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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BJ62 NZN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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