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AP62 RJZ

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,562 mi
Last recorded163,562 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 RJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 163,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 147,219 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 129,950 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 116,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 98,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 98,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,222 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 66,213 miles

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

washer fluid warning light on

Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,180 miles

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

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

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

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

washer fluid warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2016 48,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,178 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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AP62 RJZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP62 RJZ, 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 AP62 RJZ registered?

AP62 RJZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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