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CK12 VLL

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,057 mi
Last recorded168,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 VLL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 168,057 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 161,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR RUBBER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted ALLOY WELD REPAIR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 153,869 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 151,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 151,740 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 141,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 137,667 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 131,806 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 131,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 127,064 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 123,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

CK12 VLL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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