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B8 XMF

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,636 mi
Last recorded179,636 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XMF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 179,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 168,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 153,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 138,026 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,972 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 137,954 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 131,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 127,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,666 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 116,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,676 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,707 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,361 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,212 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)

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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B8 XMF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B8 XMF, 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 B8 XMF registered?

B8 XMF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is B8 XMF safe to buy?

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