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BL12 BVG

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BVG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 117,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system To caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,831 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking, unsure if repairable. 255/35/19 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 104,877 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2023 104,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,342 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside front windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 82,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,272 miles

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

nearside rear tyre,tread out of shape/uneven wear on inner edge.

wipers smear slightly.

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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BL12 BVG is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL12 BVG, 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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BL12 BVG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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