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BB54 TAF

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,915 mi
Last recorded168,915 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB54 TAF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 168,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 160,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 157,534 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 3mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 154,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 143,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wear and corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 119,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,769 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear on all tyres.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,441 miles

covers restricting view

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,373 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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BB54 TAF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel 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 BB54 TAF, 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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BB54 TAF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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