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BK12 XTJ

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,848 mi
Last recorded248,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 248,848 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 248,848 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 233,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 212,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 198,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 16,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 167,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad amber warning lamp illuminated, pads good

Pass 18 Sep 2019 143,775 miles

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

covers and trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 142,750 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,959 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.00 1/m.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 103,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.00 1/m.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 77,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,068 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 XTJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XTJ, 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 BK12 XTJ registered?

BK12 XTJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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