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C14 RFF

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 RFF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 83,168 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 115,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,313 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 106,732 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 72,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,920 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 86,920 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,599 miles

Nearside track rod end boot perished

rear road springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 67,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside track rod end boot perished

rear road springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,658 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 75,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,722 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 59,722 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,964 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked, showing correct colour (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked, showing correct colour (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,156 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 May 2018 37,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,786 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,212 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,177 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts not to cords

Nearside Rear tyre cuts and splits not to cords

Offside Front tyre cuts not to cords

Fail 19 May 2016 27,177 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts not to cords

Nearside Rear tyre cuts and splits not to cords

Offside Front tyre cuts not to cords

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,675 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

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

Pass 21 May 2015 19,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no printout produced due to low emissions

o/s/f tyre slightly damaged

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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C14 RFF is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C14 RFF, 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 C14 RFF registered?

C14 RFF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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