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C20 VWL

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,456 mi
Last recorded127,456 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 VWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 127,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,029 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre to tail pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 116,029 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre to tail pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,159 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 114,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most rear lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw and a nail in which are next to each other so puncture repair not possible

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw and a nail in which are next to each other so puncture repair not possible

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer and inner edge/245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

Fail 30 Nov 2021 81,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer and inner edge/245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2020 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 23 Jun 2020 70,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,172 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,553 miles

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2014 9,088 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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C20 VWL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C20 VWL, 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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C20 VWL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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