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C7 MXK

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MXK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 75,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 64,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,137 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 52,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,893 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 45,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm call exposed on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,180 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 34,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,116 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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C7 MXK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C7 MXK, 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

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What year was C7 MXK registered?

C7 MXK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is C7 MXK safe to buy?

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