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BD12 AVB

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 AVB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 94,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,378 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 6 Aug 2022 64,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,019 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 49,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 43,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and has slightly crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 40,186 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 40,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 37,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 May 2018 37,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 34,366 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 34,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 32,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,263 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

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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BD12 AVB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 AVB, 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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BD12 AVB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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