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CF12 FSN

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,402 mi
Last recorded124,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF12 FSN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 124,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlight pattern deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

several warning lights on but not appliabe to mot test

Pass 22 May 2024 115,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 112,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 109,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,096 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2021 105,096 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,715 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,049 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 94,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,836 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2017 79,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,353 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,521 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

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

Offside & Nearside front tyres sidewalls damaged

Offside Front 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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CF12 FSN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 CF12 FSN, 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 CF12 FSN registered?

CF12 FSN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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