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BK62 YMV

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 YMV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 124,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 124,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 121,036 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension bushes upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front, near side rear, off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,245 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 112,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,056 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted No blip test

Fail 26 Oct 2022 107,052 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Near side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted No blip test

Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,820 miles

No blip test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 103,784 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No blip test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,227 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No blip test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,255 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,053 miles

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

Front Tyres have Multiple cuts to side wall but no cords exposed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 YMV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMV, 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 BK62 YMV registered?

BK62 YMV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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