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BD12 USF

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,131 mi
Last recorded76,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 USF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,499 miles

Nearside 1/4 panel has damage but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 49,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 44,207 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,394 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,001 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2015 16,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 USF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 USF, 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 USF registered?

BD12 USF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is BD12 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 USF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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