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CA61 GUX

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,128 mi
Last recorded176,128 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 GUX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 176,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 164,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 148,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2023 148,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 136,510 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 136,316 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))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 126,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 110,374 miles

Fuel pipe insecure UNDER O/S FLOOR (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure WIRING BY FUEL FILTER UNDER O/S FLOOR (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,333 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,865 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,645 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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CA61 GUX is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA61 GUX, 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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CA61 GUX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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