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BW12 CDK

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,849 mi
Last recorded54,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 CDK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 54,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 39,773 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 38,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,167 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 28,398 miles

could not pick up blip test for smoke test reading too low + could not rev engine more than 2500 rpm

Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,957 miles

plastic covers under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

smoke test could not pick up blip test too low to register + could not rev engine more than 2500rpm

Pass 1 Sep 2017 19,911 miles

smoke test carried out, insufficient smoke to provide a reading.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,513 miles

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

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

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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BW12 CDK is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BW12 CDK, 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 BW12 CDK registered?

BW12 CDK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is BW12 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 CDK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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