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BK12 ATY

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ATY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 107,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 92,550 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,205 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,603 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,034 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,261 miles

front discs lipped (pads ok)

n\s\f lower strut brace slightly bent

o\s\r tyre starting to wear low on centre of tread area and slight cuts to outer sidewall

slight cuts to n\s\r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 55,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged run flat or under inflated for prolonged time worn side wall away to a dangerous level (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,378 miles

Front pads getting low Osf

Small crack in bottom of wind screen

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,250 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,383 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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BK12 ATY 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 86.7%.

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 BK12 ATY, 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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BK12 ATY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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