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CD12 OSA

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,264 mi
Last recorded98,264 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD12 OSA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 98,264 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 97,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 95,274 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn CV JOINT NOISEY (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,784 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 90,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 87,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 83,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 80,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 45,205 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CD12 OSA is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CD12 OSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CD12 OSA registered?

CD12 OSA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is CD12 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD12 OSA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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