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C9 SPC

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,225 mi
Last recorded58,225 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SPC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 58,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 58,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,089 miles

2 centre exhaust clamps broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

2 centre exhaust clamps broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,554 miles

N.S centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 54,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

N.S centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 54,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,696 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,701 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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C9 SPC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C9 SPC, 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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C9 SPC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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