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CRA 165X

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

123,258 mi
Last recorded123,258 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 165X
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,258 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,437 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,436 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 106,486 miles

Offside Front Fog light out

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 116,235 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 22 Jul 2023 83,993 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,091 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear undertray and heatshield insecure

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 21 Aug 2021 107,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,612 miles

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,156 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 100,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick only worn on nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 60,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Wearing thin on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 87,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 58,464 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,616 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,550 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap seal has crack in it. but still forming a good seal

Fail 24 Aug 2015 66,550 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler cap seal has crack in it. but still forming a good seal

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,923 miles

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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CRA 165X is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 CRA 165X, 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 CRA 165X registered?

CRA 165X is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is CRA 165X safe to buy?

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