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BV12 UTP

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,122 mi
Last recorded132,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 UTP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,122 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 126,893 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 121,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 115,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 115,575 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes splitting on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 106,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 96,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 92,167 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has stepped tread inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,132 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 UTP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 UTP, 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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What year was BV12 UTP registered?

BV12 UTP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BV12 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 UTP 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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