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A26 BOL

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,403 mi
Last recorded92,403 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 BOL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,403 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers underbody

Fail 16 Dec 2025 92,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers underbody

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 83,269 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 83,269 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 76,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 71,072 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,595 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 67,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,053 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to mis-shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2019 52,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,545 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,808 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 24,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 15,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,112 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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A26 BOL is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A26 BOL, 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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A26 BOL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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