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BD62 JSV

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,342 mi
Last recorded126,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 JSV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 126,342 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 126,283 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 106,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,463 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 92,461 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,370 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken but still secured

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread stepped

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 82,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust clamp broken but still secured

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread stepped

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,488 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 56,211 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 56,200 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,316 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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BD62 JSV 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 BD62 JSV, 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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BD62 JSV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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