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BN62 XWM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,829 mi
Last recorded169,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 169,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 149,429 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 149,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 123,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 123,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,330 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 118,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,659 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 107,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,501 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,501 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 63,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,228 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XWM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN62 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

BN62 XWM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BN62 XWM safe to buy?

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