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C8 NTW

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

139,887 mi
Last recorded139,887 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NTW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 139,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 139,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 133,024 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,347 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 129,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 133,338 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Jun 2023 133,338 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 128,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 130,881 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 130,881 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 128,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 129,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 129,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 128,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,442 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2019 125,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 120,760 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-35x20y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,925 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

items removed from drivers view

slight dent in offside rear outer sill

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,883 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall and worn inner edge

offside front tyre has slight worn inner edge

offside rear tyre has badly worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,010 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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C8 NTW is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 C8 NTW, 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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C8 NTW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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