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BA06 MAC

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA06 MAC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 117,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 114,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,957 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 96,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 87,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,993 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,712 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,720 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)

small chips zones (A+B) of screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 33,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,241 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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BA06 MAC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA06 MAC, 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 BA06 MAC registered?

BA06 MAC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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