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Audi A5

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,995 cc

V6 BCJMOT history

V6 BCJ is a black petrol Audi A5 first used on 7 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 95,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

V6 BCJ black Audi A5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,838 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BCJ was last recorded at 95,838 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,807 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,031 miles
Average per year
7,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,838 miles
  • 2024 – 88,807 miles
  • 2023 – 81,284 miles
  • 2022 – 68,030 miles
  • 2021 – 59,686 miles
  • 2019 – 52,345 miles
  • 2018 – 42,286 miles
  • 2017 – 36,037 miles
  • 2016 – 26,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,838 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm fixing bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate dust cover insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,838 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    190931849532
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm fixing bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
  2. Fail95,838 miles (+7,031)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    579145497568
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm fixing bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
  3. Pass88,807 miles (+7,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,807 miles
    Test number
    234136159787
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Both exhaust jointing sleeves corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass81,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    465496776484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust joining sleeves corroded
  5. Fail81,284 miles (+13,254)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    242605898107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust joining sleeves corroded
  6. Pass68,030 miles (+8,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    827099027617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass59,686 miles (+7,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,686 miles
    Test number
    502068304497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,345 miles (+10,059)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,345 miles
    Test number
    349161250496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass42,286 miles (+6,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,286 miles
    Test number
    198164384583
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass36,037 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    655125020806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,333 miles
    Test number
    329353114582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer aprrox 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Questions about V6 BCJ

Does V6 BCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BCJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 BCJ?
The MOT on V6 BCJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 BCJ done?
V6 BCJ was recorded at 95,838 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,109 miles a year.
Has V6 BCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BCJ has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 BCJ 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 V6 BCJ find?
V6 BCJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm fixing bush splitting; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged impact damage, and 3 more.

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