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8 CDS

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 CDS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 94,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,437 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 90,425 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower back arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower back arm, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also worn thin to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Tyre also bald on inner edge, no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,430 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear curved arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2017 66,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,758 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,908 miles

child seat fitted so unable to check adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,031 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 54,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

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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8 CDS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 8 CDS, 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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8 CDS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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