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BJ62 VVT

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,383 mi
Last recorded120,383 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VVT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 120,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,036 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 105,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,521 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,305 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,367 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,267 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front and rear brake discs lipped

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 VVT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

BJ62 VVT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is BJ62 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 VVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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