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CL04 RUT

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,256 mi
Last recorded139,256 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 RUT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 139,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 110,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 104,410 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 104,410 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose out of clip and rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable item

advise tape on off door mirror

Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,599 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose out of clip and rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable item

advise tape on off door mirror

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under covers fitted not allowing Full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under covers fitted not allowing Full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,435 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,803 miles

Front wipers clearing poorly

bulb failure light on

centre exhaust clamp corroded

engine oil level on empty

front fog lights not working

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers clearing poorly

bulb failure light on

centre exhaust clamp corroded

engine oil level on empty

front fog lights not working

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,411 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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CL04 RUT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CL04 RUT, 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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CL04 RUT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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