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BK12 DFD

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 DFD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,617 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,900 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 41,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,630 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 DFD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DFD, 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 BK12 DFD registered?

BK12 DFD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BK12 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 DFD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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