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B9 JMU

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,171 mi
Last recorded51,171 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 JMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 51,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,485 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,862 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

d/s/r tyre is perished ,small cuts in

over and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,845 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

over and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,555 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine / under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine / under body components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,996 miles

Nearside front tyre worn just below 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn just below 3mm

Fail 8 Aug 2018 31,996 miles

Nearside front tyre worn just below 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn just below 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,642 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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B9 JMU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B9 JMU, 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 B9 JMU registered?

B9 JMU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is B9 JMU safe to buy?

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