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EO62 XPZ

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 XPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 145,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 144,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 139,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,863 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 134,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 both upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 both upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn x2 both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 127,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 78,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,395 miles

both rear tyres wearing funny on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,891 miles

Offside Rear tye has minor damage to sidewall

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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EO62 XPZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO62 XPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO62 XPZ registered?

EO62 XPZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is EO62 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 XPZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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