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BD62 LJN

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 LJN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 125,973 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 125,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 116,550 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,820 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 106,820 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,760 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 71,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,373 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 LJN is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

BD62 LJN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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The MOT history for BD62 LJN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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