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BB19 ELM

2019 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,569 mi
Last recorded110,569 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Audi A536,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB19 ELM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,569 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 110,569 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 110,569 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 104,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,013 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 97,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,204 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm 265/30/20 Tyre is worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS warning light on indicating loss of tyre pressure

Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,023 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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BB19 ELM is a 2019 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2019 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,263 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 BB19 ELM, 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 7 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BB19 ELM registered?

BB19 ELM is a 2019 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2019.

Is BB19 ELM safe to buy?

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