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CP12 FZV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,784 mi
Last recorded221,784 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 FZV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 221,784 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 221,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour not white or yellow (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [rear ]front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect cracking at weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect cracking at weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted repaired slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 197,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 171,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped /wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front spoiler damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges 255/35/20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 150,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 145,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 145,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 134,561 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 134,512 miles

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 133,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,582 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 129,582 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,180 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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CP12 FZV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP12 FZV, 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 CP12 FZV registered?

CP12 FZV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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