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DA12 BGZ

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,170 mi
Last recorded78,170 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 BGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,170 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms,both side. bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. electronic hand brake. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation over heat disc,has grooves on disc aswell . caliper react late. (1.2.1 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms,both side. bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. electronic hand brake. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 72,526 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,367 miles

Offside 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 18 Jul 2022 64,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,449 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,922 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,756 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,756 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA12 BGZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA12 BGZ, 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 DA12 BGZ registered?

DA12 BGZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DA12 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 BGZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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