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BV12 USU

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 USU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,748 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,420 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,706 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 82,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,922 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 62,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,458 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,583 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 USU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc 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 BV12 USU, 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 BV12 USU registered?

BV12 USU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BV12 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 USU 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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