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1239 BB

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,730 mi
Last recorded75,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1239 BB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,730 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,441 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,103 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 71,103 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 65,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,935 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 6 Jan 2020 53,392 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,289 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,029 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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1239 BB is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 1239 BB, 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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1239 BB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is 1239 BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1239 BB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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