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BO55 LJF

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,721 mi
Last recorded38,721 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 LJF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 38,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 37,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 36,741 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 36,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2023 35,659 miles

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

Front brake application uneven. 25% variation across the axle

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 34,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 32,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 31,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,059 miles

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Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,070 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 8,751 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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BO55 LJF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BO55 LJF, 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 BO55 LJF registered?

BO55 LJF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is BO55 LJF safe to buy?

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