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BD12 BBU

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,733 mi
Last recorded136,733 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 136,733 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2025 128,185 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 118,418 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 118,418 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,680 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 87,618 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,357 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,666 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,644 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,622 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 24,622 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear tyres close to limit and cracking and worn on inner edges

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 BBU is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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