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BL61 GYP

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,071 mi
Last recorded144,071 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GYP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 144,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 135,787 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 135,207 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2023 126,652 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 126,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 116,209 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2022 115,690 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,324 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 105,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 97,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 87,386 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 May 2019 87,386 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 78,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 43,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,744 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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BL61 GYP is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL61 GYP, 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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BL61 GYP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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