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BJ62 VVC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,410 mi
Last recorded141,410 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VVC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 130,346 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 130,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 119,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 119,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bent arm rear bushing split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,602 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 88,043 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 88,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,626 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some test components

Fail 18 May 2018 77,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT APPROX 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Under tray insecure

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some test components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,407 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 44,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VVC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ62 VVC, 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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What year was BJ62 VVC registered?

BJ62 VVC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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