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BU11 AJO

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 AJO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 157,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 152,551 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 152,551 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,382 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 136,369 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,533 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,431 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,431 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,692 miles

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

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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BU11 AJO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 BU11 AJO, 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 BU11 AJO registered?

BU11 AJO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is BU11 AJO safe to buy?

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