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C5 DCC

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,221 mi
Last recorded145,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 145,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 135,573 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 135,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,608 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 126,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,138 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))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 102,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 90,441 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2021 90,441 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,767 miles

smoke to low to record

Pass 8 Oct 2016 42,547 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,890 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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C5 DCC is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 DCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C5 DCC registered?

C5 DCC is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is C5 DCC safe to buy?

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