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BBZ 2581

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,955 mi
Last recorded49,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 2581
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,955 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,815 miles

Middle exhaust clamps rotted.

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre.

Fail 12 Aug 2024 47,815 miles

Middle exhaust clamps rotted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,838 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 28,838 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,768 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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BBZ 2581 is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BBZ 2581, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBZ 2581 registered?

BBZ 2581 is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is BBZ 2581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 2581 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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