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C5 HTD

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,598 mi
Last recorded123,598 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HTD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 118,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,373 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,373 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 95,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,559 miles

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

cover fitted

steering/suspension has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,009 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under body cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,959 miles

OSR tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and pitting.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,999 miles

NSR/OSR tyres are starting to wear flatspots at inner edges.

Pass 1 May 2015 61,354 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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C5 HTD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C5 HTD, 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 C5 HTD registered?

C5 HTD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is C5 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HTD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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