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C21 ECB

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,930 mi
Last recorded85,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ECB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,930 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,343 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 61,343 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety this may be residual oil spillage,undertray fiited (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,810 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,560 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 16,214 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 16,214 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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C21 ECB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C21 ECB, 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 C21 ECB registered?

C21 ECB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is C21 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 ECB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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