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B26 MTY

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,275 mi
Last recorded96,275 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 MTY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,275 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,945 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,258 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 63,257 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 39,040 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 39,039 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,824 miles

Diesel smoke test not detected

Exhaust sleeve at centre section deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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B26 MTY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B26 MTY, 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 B26 MTY registered?

B26 MTY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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