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CA61 KGO

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,338 mi
Last recorded133,338 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 KGO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 133,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 132,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,932 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 123,932 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 93,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 86,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,798 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,705 miles

o/s/r tyre outer edge devoid of tread at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

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 KGO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

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

Is CA61 KGO safe to buy?

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