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BJ12 XCR

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,002 mi
Last recorded134,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XCR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 134,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 134,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,791 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 112,762 miles

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

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 100,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 71,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,969 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,170 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edge, especially rears

Nearside Rear Cut to tyre outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,837 miles

Cut in both nearside tyres

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 XCR is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

BJ12 XCR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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