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BD12 SWW

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,367 mi
Last recorded107,367 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,367 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,076 miles

Front and rear number plates appear to be over another set of number plates

Nearside Front Brake hose not secure to suspension clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 94,986 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip adrift allowing boot to move (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front and rear number plates appear to be over another set of number plates

Nearside Front Brake hose not secure to suspension clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm rubber bush has slight split but function not impaired (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates spacing looks slightly incorrect but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 59,836 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 59,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,394 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SWW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BD12 SWW, 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 BD12 SWW registered?

BD12 SWW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BD12 SWW safe to buy?

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