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DN62 SVJ

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 SVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 105,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 101,447 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 99,698 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device seal perished

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

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

Offside Rear damper bump stop deteriorated

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2024 99,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30 zr20 97y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 96,475 miles

EPC warning indicator on

tyre pressure warning indicator on

Fail 30 Mar 2023 96,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

EPC warning indicator on

tyre pressure warning indicator on

Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,671 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 84,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre slight damage to sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre slight damage to sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight split on inner side wall not deep enough to reach the cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DN62 SVJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN62 SVJ, 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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DN62 SVJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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