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CL52 BEV

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL52 BEV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,155 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,574 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

near side rear side light inoperative

Pass 3 Jan 2021 77,868 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,808 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,140 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,809 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,409 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to split along inner sidewall, no cordsor ply visible

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

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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CL52 BEV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CL52 BEV, 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 CL52 BEV registered?

CL52 BEV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is CL52 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL52 BEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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