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BT61 XBM

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 XBM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,933 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,033 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 24,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT61 XBM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT61 XBM, 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 BT61 XBM registered?

BT61 XBM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BT61 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 XBM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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