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BD12 XTV

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,068 mi
Last recorded82,068 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,068 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades juddering, still cleaning glass (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,975 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 70,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 58,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower wishbone bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 58,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower wishbone bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OSF washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,502 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some 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 XTV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey 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 XTV, 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 BD12 XTV registered?

BD12 XTV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is BD12 XTV safe to buy?

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