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Audi A5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 3,197 cc

M12 BTAMOT history

M12 BTA is a grey petrol Audi A5 first used on 5 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

M12 BTA grey Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,373 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M12 BTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M12 BTA was last recorded at 71,373 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 6,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,330 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,043 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,373 miles
  • 2024 – 65,330 miles
  • 2023 – 58,074 miles
  • 2022 – 50,647 miles
  • 2021 – 45,129 miles
  • 2020 – 41,148 miles
  • 2019 – 35,993 miles
  • 2018 – 31,945 miles
  • 2017 – 26,630 miles
  • 2016 – 19,582 miles
  • 2015 – 12,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,373 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,373 miles (+6,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    721735767913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,330 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,330 miles
    Test number
    933695887039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,074 miles (+7,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,074 miles
    Test number
    431588395620
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,647 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    595460044294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,129 miles (+3,981)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    456520610643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,148 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    136461861260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,718 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    149395655667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,717 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,717 miles
    Test number
    821384365440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,993 miles (+4,048)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    949682173544
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass31,945 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,945 miles
    Test number
    899837910884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,630 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    653252575983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,582 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,582 miles
    Test number
    750348807442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  13. Fail19,581 miles (+7,344)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,581 miles
    Test number
    301876354902
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper locking device missing brake pad spring clip (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  14. Pass12,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,237 miles
    Test number
    245942735108
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about M12 BTA

Does M12 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M12 BTA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M12 BTA?
The MOT on M12 BTA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M12 BTA done?
M12 BTA was recorded at 71,373 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has M12 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M12 BTA has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2016.
Has the mileage on M12 BTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M12 BTA find?
M12 BTA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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