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C3 AGC

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 AGC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 101,176 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 92,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,774 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 73,773 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Detached from inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,624 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe support bracket insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at limit 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre near limit and cracked around tread 245/45/18 dot 4817 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 68,624 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe support bracket insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at limit 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre near limit and cracked around tread 245/45/18 dot 4817 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,672 miles

OSF tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low NSF (4.1.2 (a))

OSF tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 16 May 2019 49,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 39,978 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 39,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,367 miles

Nearside N/S/R TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALLS OF BOTH N/S TYRES

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,073 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 18,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,323 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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C3 AGC is a 2012 Audi A5 in White 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 C3 AGC, 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 C3 AGC registered?

C3 AGC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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