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BF62 KFU

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,004 mi
Last recorded168,004 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 KFU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 168,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 154,070 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 154,064 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 140,227 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 140,227 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 130,131 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 130,131 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,509 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 102,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,241 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 87,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,269 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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BF62 KFU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF62 KFU, 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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BF62 KFU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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