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BN12 SVW

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SVW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,094 miles

smoke test to low to detect

Fail 4 Feb 2022 134,094 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper leaves light marks after wipe

smoke test to low to detect

Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,939 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 126,548 miles

Emissions could not be tested due to rev limiter and too clean to detect.

Fail 8 Feb 2020 126,548 miles

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

Emissions could not be tested due to rev limiter and too clean to detect.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 121,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 114,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn smooth to the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth to the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 100,622 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,370 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 SVW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

BN12 SVW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is BN12 SVW safe to buy?

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