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BE54 ENS

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 ENS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 121,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 121,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 115,406 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 115,406 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 102,588 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 102,588 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 98,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,747 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 76,780 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 71,365 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,798 miles

covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 47,503 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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BE54 ENS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BE54 ENS, 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 BE54 ENS registered?

BE54 ENS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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