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CB11 BYE

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,931 mi
Last recorded86,931 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB11 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,250 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,631 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,194 miles

Lower Under floor covers restricting visual inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,106 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 36,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CB11 BYE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol 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 CB11 BYE, 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 CB11 BYE registered?

CB11 BYE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is CB11 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB11 BYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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