CarVerify

Free Car Check

C25 MSN

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 MSN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,251 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 97,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,230 miles

Central Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,819 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 21 Mar 2022 64,779 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 64,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 58,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,915 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 54,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,232 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,672 miles

both rear tyres rim sticking out

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,580 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 29,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2015 26,088 miles

Small chip to windscreen

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C25 MSN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C25 MSN, 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

How do I check the history of C25 MSN?

You can check the full history of C25 MSN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C25 MSN registered?

C25 MSN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is C25 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 MSN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C25 MSN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C25 MSN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.