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BK62 ZRU

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,969 mi
Last recorded156,969 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 ZRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 156,969 miles

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

Rear subframe rusty

Tread on both front tyres down to minimum limit

Pass 19 Dec 2024 145,272 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 145,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,980 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 123,636 miles

Nearside front tyre down to tread limit

Offside front tyre down to wear bars

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,495 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 114,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,965 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 104,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,751 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,527 miles

front tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Dec 2017 59,516 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,256 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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BK62 ZRU is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BK62 ZRU, 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 BK62 ZRU registered?

BK62 ZRU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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