MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
child seat fitted so unable to check adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was 8 CDS registered?
8 CDS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2012.
Is 8 CDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8 CDS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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