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B20 SAM

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 54,482 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 49,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,881 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,460 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 39,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 37,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,784 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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B20 SAM is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B20 SAM, 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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What year was B20 SAM registered?

B20 SAM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is B20 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 SAM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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