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B3 PBY

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,654 mi
Last recorded77,654 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 77,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 67,324 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,162 miles

Offside Front Outer cv joint damp

Pass 23 Jan 2020 53,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,193 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,860 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 39,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,418 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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B3 PBY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 B3 PBY, 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 B3 PBY registered?

B3 PBY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is B3 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 PBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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