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VO62 TWU

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 TWU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,174 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 135,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 123,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 123,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 108,994 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 108,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,403 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner/outer edges

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres wearing inner/outer edges

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 51,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VO62 TWU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO62 TWU, 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 VO62 TWU registered?

VO62 TWU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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