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BN12 ONM

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ONM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 111,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 86,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,727 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 55,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

beam converters fitted to both headlamps

Pass 5 May 2018 47,516 miles

Beam converters fitted to both headlamps

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 38,458 miles

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

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

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

beam converters fitted to both headlamps

both front windscreen wipers smear but not quite to point of failure

Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,697 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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BN12 ONM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN12 ONM, 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 BN12 ONM registered?

BN12 ONM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BN12 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ONM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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