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A5 CAP

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,572 mi
Last recorded74,572 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CAP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,572 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,660 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,595 miles

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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A5 CAP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 CAP, 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 A5 CAP registered?

A5 CAP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is A5 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CAP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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