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BG12 VGV

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,258 mi
Last recorded103,258 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 103,258 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 103,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 81,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 72,054 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,191 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seatbelt twisted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,596 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,843 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,330 miles

oil level not checked.

plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,824 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 VGV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc 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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

Is BG12 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 VGV 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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