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CP12 NVD

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 NVD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 121,158 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms on.

Fail 30 Dec 2025 121,158 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms on.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,817 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,847 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 105,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,877 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))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 91,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,821 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 69,077 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,099 miles

OSR tyre inner edge is full of flatspots.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre Pressure Warning Light is ON at dashboard.

Fail 31 May 2016 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR tyre inner edge is full of flatspots.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre Pressure Warning Light is ON at dashboard.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,455 miles

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

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 NVD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NVD, 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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CP12 NVD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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