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BD12 YNJ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 109,272 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 104,769 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 98,630 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 81,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,070 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 66,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,976 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,267 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 43,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,921 miles

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 YNJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

BD12 YNJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is BD12 YNJ safe to buy?

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