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B3 VRN

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VRN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,527 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,721 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 122,919 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,390 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 109,337 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 124,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 110,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,788 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 95,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,793 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,784 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 64,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,114 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 69,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 55,743 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 45,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,158 miles

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

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

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 VRN is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B3 VRN, 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 B3 VRN registered?

B3 VRN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is B3 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VRN shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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