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EX62 MXJ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,239 mi
Last recorded115,239 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 MXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 115,239 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 112,851 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,543 miles

front suspension rear arms inner bushes soft

Fail 20 Jun 2022 89,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm scrubbed bald on inside and starting to split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front suspension rear arms inner bushes soft

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has puncture on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,829 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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EX62 MXJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX62 MXJ, 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 EX62 MXJ registered?

EX62 MXJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EX62 MXJ safe to buy?

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