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BV62 VEA

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 VEA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,788cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 109,755 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 109,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,517 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,908 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,318 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 96,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,444 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,130 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,048 miles

front brake pads approx 4mm

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,200 miles

engine covers and full length under trays fitted

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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BV62 VEA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BV62 VEA, 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 BV62 VEA registered?

BV62 VEA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BV62 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 VEA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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