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BF62 VLA

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,766 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,476 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,980 miles

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,479 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,243 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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BF62 VLA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF62 VLA, 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 BF62 VLA registered?

BF62 VLA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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