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CP12 URM

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 URM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 88,121 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 81,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2018 50,744 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 50,743 miles

Front Road wheel fractured nearside / offside inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 42,022 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)

zero emissions omitted on test

Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 11,133 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 11,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 URM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CP12 URM, 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 URM registered?

CP12 URM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is CP12 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 URM 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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