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WG62 BFO

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,916 mi
Last recorded161,916 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 BFO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 161,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 155,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 140,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 127,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 125,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,377 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,030 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,966 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,707 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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WG62 BFO is a 2012 Audi A5 in White 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 WG62 BFO, 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 WG62 BFO registered?

WG62 BFO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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