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BF12 XEA

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XEA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 122,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 114,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,690 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 60,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf and osf tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 XEA is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XEA, 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 BF12 XEA registered?

BF12 XEA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BF12 XEA safe to buy?

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