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DK62 SWJ

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 SWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 66,690 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 66,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,499 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,803 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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DK62 SWJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DK62 SWJ, 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 DK62 SWJ registered?

DK62 SWJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is DK62 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK62 SWJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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