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C25 MLK

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,669 mi
Last recorded148,669 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 148,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 130,193 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 91,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2017 72,520 miles

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

engine/undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 72,449 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine/undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,467 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,047 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing some testable components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C25 MLK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C25 MLK, 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 C25 MLK registered?

C25 MLK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is C25 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 MLK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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