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W3 BSU

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,811 mi
Last recorded62,811 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 BSU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,160 miles

Offside Rear heat sheild loose and rattling

centre stop lamp low light intensity/faulty

left hand centre exhaust sleeve clamp fractured

Pass 24 Nov 2022 56,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,640 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,942 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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W3 BSU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W3 BSU, 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 W3 BSU registered?

W3 BSU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is W3 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 BSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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