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X8 BHT

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 BHT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,005 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 113,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,764 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 99,947 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 88,452 miles

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

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

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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 81,458 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,399 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,420 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,751 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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X8 BHT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X8 BHT, 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 X8 BHT registered?

X8 BHT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is X8 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 BHT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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