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B26 ORB

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,608 mi
Last recorded129,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 ORB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 129,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 124,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 124,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,184 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 ORB 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 B26 ORB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B26 ORB registered?

B26 ORB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is B26 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 ORB 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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