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DG62 AXX

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,615 mi
Last recorded118,615 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 AXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 118,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,030 miles

Front UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,573 miles

Both front tyres just 2 mm and worn on inner edges.

Nearside front.front suspension arm centre bush worn.

Offside and Nearside front rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Offside and Nearside front top rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear subframe badly corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F very low caused by brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 84,015 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 84,015 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,344 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Steel cords showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,118 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 36,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DG62 AXX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DG62 AXX, 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 DG62 AXX registered?

DG62 AXX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is DG62 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 AXX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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