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BN12 OSD

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,877 mi
Last recorded74,877 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OSD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,877 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 74,877 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,266 miles

no emissions recorded- vehicle to clean.

Pass 7 May 2025 66,143 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 66,141 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,733 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 59,800 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 59,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 56,744 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 38,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,424 miles

Covers fitted to engine & underneath vehicle not allowing full inspection

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 14,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall, but no cords exposed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall, but no cords exposed

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 OSD is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 OSD, 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 BN12 OSD registered?

BN12 OSD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is BN12 OSD safe to buy?

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