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BG12 FVP

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FVP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 76,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 62,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 52,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,677 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,696 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,627 miles

Both the rear tyres are quiet badly cracked due to old age. "225-50R-17 94y"

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BG12 FVP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BG12 FVP, 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 BG12 FVP registered?

BG12 FVP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is BG12 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 FVP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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