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B15 BWL

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 123,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut Not To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 91,246 miles

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,182 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,925 miles

Inspection limited due under shields.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with yellow tyre chalk

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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B15 BWL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B15 BWL, 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 B15 BWL registered?

B15 BWL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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