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BJ12 FTN

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,742 mi
Last recorded155,742 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FTN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 155,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 150,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 148,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 147,994 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 140,402 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 140,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,970 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,970 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,919 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 124,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 116,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,076 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,765 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres have cut in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2017 95,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres have cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,346 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 FTN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FTN, 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 BJ12 FTN registered?

BJ12 FTN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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