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CH59 BEL

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,395 mi
Last recorded144,395 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH59 BEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,395 miles

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

No exhaust emissions detected

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 129,538 miles

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 129,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 121,290 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,627 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,352 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to alloys

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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CH59 BEL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel 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 CH59 BEL, 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 CH59 BEL registered?

CH59 BEL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is CH59 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH59 BEL 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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