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VN62 HCC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HCC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 79,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,841 miles

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))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 57,841 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,705 miles

front pads low

oil leaks

pad warning light on dash

rear pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,471 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 31,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VN62 HCC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN62 HCC, 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 VN62 HCC registered?

VN62 HCC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is VN62 HCC safe to buy?

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