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B14 FFX

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,612 mi
Last recorded108,612 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 FFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 108,612 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 108,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,636 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,780 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 83,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Front wipers weak/smearing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 May 2019 71,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,923 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring views

rear boot struts worn

Fail 1 May 2018 64,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring views

rear boot struts worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Boot Struts Worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,106 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,397 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

small chips in windscreen

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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B14 FFX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B14 FFX, 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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B14 FFX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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