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CV12 HTD

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,764 mi
Last recorded145,764 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 HTD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 145,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (nearside bald) 225/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 145,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (nearside bald) 225/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,754 miles

Front front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 141,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,664 miles

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

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

exhaust center sleeve connector corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,887 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 123,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,862 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,580 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,274 miles

E/M/L warning light on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,653 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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CV12 HTD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CV12 HTD, 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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CV12 HTD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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