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BV12 NRY

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,984 mi
Last recorded131,984 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NRY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 131,984 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe ? (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/holed x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle unable to spin wheel when jacked up (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear underbody trim insecure

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 123,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 118,624 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP SLIGHLY DAMAGED (NOT LEAKING)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,775 miles

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

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,761 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,745 miles

Offside chassis damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,742 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside chassis damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 63,909 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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BV12 NRY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BV12 NRY, 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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BV12 NRY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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