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BJ62 PKU

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,489 mi
Last recorded86,489 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 PKU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 86,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,977 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 67,810 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,035 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,378 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,712 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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BJ62 PKU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 BJ62 PKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ62 PKU registered?

BJ62 PKU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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