2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · BD12 BBU
2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 136,733 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 BBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
- 136,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD12 BBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A5 (BD12 BBU) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
BD12 BBU Mileage History
- 25/08/2023105,800 mi
- 28/08/2024118,418 mi+12,618 mi
- 30/08/2024118,418 mi
- 27/08/2025128,185 mi+9,767 mi
- 08/09/2026136,733 mi+8,548 mi
Average of roughly 10,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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