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BK62 YGM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,397 mi
Last recorded134,397 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 YGM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 134,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,605 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,889 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low, advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,336 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 94,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,880 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 79,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,660 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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BK62 YGM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK62 YGM, 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 BK62 YGM registered?

BK62 YGM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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