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C23 MLN

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,235 mi
Last recorded136,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 MLN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 136,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,404 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms, inner bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,483 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,912 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 119,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,244 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 79,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,438 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,106 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 70,105 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,890 miles

both rear headlight height sensors arms are cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2021 84,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear headlight height sensors arms are cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,589 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 15,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 8,954 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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C23 MLN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C23 MLN, 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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C23 MLN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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