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BD62 JCV

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,381 mi
Last recorded120,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 JCV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 108,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 104,148 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 103,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,347 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2022 88,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,062 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,915 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 50,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,041 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,003 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2015 21,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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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BD62 JCV is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD62 JCV, 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 BD62 JCV registered?

BD62 JCV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is BD62 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 JCV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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