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BJ12 HTV

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 95,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,888 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2022 88,888 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,590 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 73,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,356 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,517 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HTV is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ12 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 HTV registered?

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

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