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71 BYD

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,502 mi
Last recorded116,502 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 BYD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 116,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear lower spring cups corroded

rear heatshield deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2024 112,947 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2024 112,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,998 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 97,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,991 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 58,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,849 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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71 BYD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 71 BYD, 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 71 BYD registered?

71 BYD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is 71 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 BYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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