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DA62 FAO

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,563 mi
Last recorded52,563 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 FAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 52,563 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 42,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,395 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 38,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,036 miles

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

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

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

suspension / brake noise needs looking at

Pass 21 Oct 2017 22,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre treads cracking/perished, and slightly wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre treads cracking/perishing, and slightly wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 15,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 15,616 miles

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

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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DA62 FAO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA62 FAO, 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 DA62 FAO registered?

DA62 FAO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is DA62 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 FAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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