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BN62 XWD

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,174 mi
Last recorded136,174 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 132,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 123,604 miles

exhaust corroded at centre section

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rearmost bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 101,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner edge and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,718 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,137 miles

front wipers streaky

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,636 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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BN62 XWD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN62 XWD, 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 BN62 XWD registered?

BN62 XWD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BN62 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 XWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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