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CR51 REA

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,666 mi
Last recorded54,666 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 REA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 54,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 48,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 43,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,578 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 37,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 25,888 miles

Emmisions not detected

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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CR51 REA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CR51 REA, 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 CR51 REA registered?

CR51 REA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is CR51 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR51 REA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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