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C6 GPW

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 GPW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 43,673 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 43,668 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both nearside/offside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 42,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 40,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,298 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 23,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,885 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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C6 GPW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C6 GPW, 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 C6 GPW registered?

C6 GPW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is C6 GPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 GPW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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