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BG12 YHO

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YHO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays restricting view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,072 miles

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

no emission blip detected

Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,966 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BANANA ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 13 Mar 2024 109,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BANANA ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 107,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,202 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 91,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,218 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 86,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,266 miles

both front and o/s/r shockers slightly weeping

both front tyres low tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,004 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre low tread

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 YHO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YHO, 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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BG12 YHO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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