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CP12 NKF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

264,108 mi
Last recorded264,108 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 264,108 miles

Car tested in wet weather

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 264,108 miles

Car tested in wet weather

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 251,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,230 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,201 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake disc worn & lipped

rear brake pads low

tested in wet conditions

trigger point not met for diesel emissions

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,058 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,765 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,631 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

Fail 17 Jun 2015 31,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

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 NKF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 CP12 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

CP12 NKF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is CP12 NKF safe to buy?

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