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BF12 XED

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,103 mi
Last recorded90,103 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 90,103 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,846 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,253 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 80,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,917 miles

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 (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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,488 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,882 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,759 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 16,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 8,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XED 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 XED, 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 XED registered?

BF12 XED is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BF12 XED safe to buy?

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