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BK12 JJE

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,592 mi
Last recorded125,592 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 JJE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 125,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot lid tail light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 122,198 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking nut loose. Tighten locking nut. Advise tracking to be checked. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot lid tail light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 113,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 108,466 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 100,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 95,094 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 95,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,051 miles

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

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

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

inside of boot lid damp

nearside rear light lense damaged

nearside rear tyre was very low on pressure has a nail in the tread and has been run flat 225/50/17

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,170 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside reverse light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,407 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 81,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side wall damage 225/50ZR17 98Y XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,879 miles

small crack in front windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on inner sidewall 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE ALSO HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear inner side light and inner stop light not working

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

small crack in front windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage down nearside of vehicle

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 JJE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK12 JJE, 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 JJE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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