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BD62 JVM

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,420 mi
Last recorded127,420 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 JVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 127,420 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 127,420 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,828 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 96,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,983 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,973 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 JVM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD62 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

BD62 JVM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is BD62 JVM safe to buy?

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