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BL12 YCD

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,324 mi
Last recorded41,324 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YCD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 41,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 40,754 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 40,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,727 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm, starting to crack and is 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre is starting to crack and is 10 years old

Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,796 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BL12 YCD is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YCD, 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 BL12 YCD registered?

BL12 YCD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BL12 YCD safe to buy?

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