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BF12 XDC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

301,773 mi
Last recorded301,773 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XDC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 301,773 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 289,345 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 276,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 251,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip's (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 141,299 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 132,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on driver's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 132,017 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning light on (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on driver's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 198,493 miles

engine tray missing

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 104,875 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,392 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)

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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BF12 XDC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BF12 XDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 XDC registered?

BF12 XDC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is BF12 XDC safe to buy?

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