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BN12 ZDM

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,418 mi
Last recorded101,418 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 101,418 miles

under tray/tested in wet condition

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 89,603 miles

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,701 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,257 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 78,442 miles

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,064 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chips zones (A+B) of screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZDM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

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

Is BN12 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZDM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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