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B26 BBP

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,552 mi
Last recorded143,552 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 BBP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 143,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 123,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 123,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 116,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 114,925 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 108,663 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 108,662 miles

Brake performance not tested due to the tyres having bulges in (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2x bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,067 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,623 miles

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

TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19Y (4.1.D.1b)

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

TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Apr 2015 25,195 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,195 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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B26 BBP is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B26 BBP, 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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B26 BBP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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