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BV12 USG

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 USG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,401 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 75,401 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and juddering (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,654 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements on dash (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and pitted ( nearside and offside ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front outer sill has slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has damage 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and pitted (nearside and offside ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside has covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,226 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 67,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 27,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 USG is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USG, 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 USG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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