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BJ12 CPN

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,444 mi
Last recorded128,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CPN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,444 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

both font lower shocker bushes have some ware

Fail 21 Jan 2025 116,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

both font lower shocker bushes have some ware

Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,160 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,894 miles

most front suspension bushes worn and starting to split

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Jan 2023 98,894 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

most front suspension bushes worn and starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,587 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside,sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,114 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 81,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,212 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked/perished.Requires attention soon

Engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Offside front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre valve cracked/perished.Requires attention soon

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 77,212 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked/perished.Requires attention soon

Engine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Offside front tyre valve cracked/perished.Requires attention soon

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

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

Pass 11 Jun 2017 73,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,943 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,145 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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BJ12 CPN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,698cc petrol 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 BJ12 CPN, 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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BJ12 CPN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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