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CP61 NZE

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,698 mi
Last recorded122,698 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 NZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,698 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 118,076 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 118,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 113,018 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 113,017 miles

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2023 107,160 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 98,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 98,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 92,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-facing lower arm bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-facing lower arm bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 92,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-facing lower arm bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-facing lower arm bush marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 86,707 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,599 miles

undershieldsd fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jan 2020 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undershieldsd fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

undershields obscure some components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 61,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

undershields obscure some components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,254 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 3 Jan 2017 32,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,812 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,286 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

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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CP61 NZE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP61 NZE, 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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CP61 NZE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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