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CR54 SYD

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,172 mi
Last recorded185,172 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR54 SYD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 185,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 169,140 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 169,112 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken n/s/r (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 160,137 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 142,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 208,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,293 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2017 117,268 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 108,119 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,917 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,917 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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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CR54 SYD 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 75%.

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 CR54 SYD, 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 CR54 SYD registered?

CR54 SYD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is CR54 SYD safe to buy?

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