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CSZ 2966

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,897 mi
Last recorded76,897 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 2966
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,870 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2022 65,806 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,637 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,067 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,536 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,923 miles

centre exhaust joint clamp corroded through

front brake pads worn very thin

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

rear brake pads wearing thin

smoke test too low to register (could not pickup blip test + could not rev engine more than 2500rpm)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 44,922 miles

Nearside front brake binding siezed on (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust joint clamp corroded through

front brake pads worn very thin

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

plastic shields fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

rear brake pads wearing thin

smoke test too low to register (could not pickup blip test + could not rev engine more than 2500rpm)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,011 miles

smoke test reading too low to register+could not rev engine more than 2500rpm

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,508 miles

mirror hangers more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

plastic shields fitted under bonnet + under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

smoke test reading too low to be detected + could not rev engine more than 2400rpm

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,437 miles

plastic shields under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

smoke test carried out but reading not high enough to register + no dipstick for temp reading

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,674 miles

smoke test carried out but readings not high enough to register.

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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CSZ 2966 is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CSZ 2966, 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 CSZ 2966 registered?

CSZ 2966 is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CSZ 2966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 2966 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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