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AB10 SPB

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,970 mi
Last recorded99,970 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 SPB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,970 miles

Both rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot's perished

Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,990 miles

front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,990 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,695 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,634 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + fuel tank straps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 96,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,758 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 60,226 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,734 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 34,855 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 34,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,874 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 41,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,878 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,243 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge!

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,501 miles

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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AB10 SPB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AB10 SPB, 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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AB10 SPB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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