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BG12 VGT

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,936 mi
Last recorded141,936 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VGT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 141,936 miles

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

Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both front upper twin nuts used to lock nuts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 141,935 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested no DPF (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened osf/nsf upper balljoints have no nylock nuts but two nuts locked together on each side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery weak

Pass 4 Jan 2021 137,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 129,699 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 129,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Sep 2018 117,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 107,463 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms, ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns and os (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,284 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,191 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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BG12 VGT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG12 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

BG12 VGT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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