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CA61 GVL

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,493 mi
Last recorded144,493 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 GVL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 144,493 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 139,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 135,432 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 106,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 38,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,868 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 21,403 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 GVL is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 3,197cc diesel 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 CA61 GVL, 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 CA61 GVL registered?

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

Is CA61 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 GVL 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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