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BU12 NSP

2018 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,562 mi
Last recorded54,562 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 NSP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,562 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 54,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 45,055 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 35,071 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 35,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Has a nail. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining on both tyres. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 18,120 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 18,105 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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BU12 NSP is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 41,510 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 BU12 NSP, 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 8 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU12 NSP registered?

BU12 NSP is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is BU12 NSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 NSP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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