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AS11 BES

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,268 mi
Last recorded73,268 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS11 BES
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 73,268 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,295 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,133 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,160 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,510 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting low, worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,553 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,857 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2015 40,261 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AS11 BES is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AS11 BES, 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 AS11 BES registered?

AS11 BES is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is AS11 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS11 BES shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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