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C10 XEX

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 XEX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 158,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 143,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 129,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,859 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 90,207 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 90,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 61,688 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 47,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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C10 XEX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C10 XEX, 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 C10 XEX registered?

C10 XEX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is C10 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 XEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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