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CL08 JOE

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL08 JOE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 68,304 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,252 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 30,839 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,506 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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CL08 JOE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red 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 CL08 JOE, 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 CL08 JOE registered?

CL08 JOE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CL08 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL08 JOE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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