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BG62 RGV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,557 mi
Last recorded101,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 RGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f & n/s/f both upper suspension arms, inner bushes perished/ split

o/s/f & n/s/f lower rear arm inner bushes perished/ split

Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,915 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 93,913 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,092 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

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

exhaust front sleeve very rusty and weak

rear brake discs lipped slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2024 89,092 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

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

exhaust front sleeve very rusty and weak

rear brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,426 miles

Central exhaust sleeve very rusty and weak

Fail 23 Jan 2023 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust sleeve very rusty and weak

Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,672 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,016 miles

Front exhaust clamp rusty and weak

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,358 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))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 75,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 66,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,454 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,425 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record (rev limiter)

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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BG62 RGV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG62 RGV, 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 BG62 RGV registered?

BG62 RGV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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