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CK12 BOU

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,027 mi
Last recorded170,027 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 BOU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 170,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes all arms slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 153,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 126,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 120,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 108,398 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 108,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 105,576 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,409 miles

Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm aprox (3.5.1g)

Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx through centre line of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,787 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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CK12 BOU 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 92.3%.

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 CK12 BOU, 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 CK12 BOU registered?

CK12 BOU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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