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CX12 FSJ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 102,389 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,376 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,273 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 97,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,665 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 91,431 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,554 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 86,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,607 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 74,237 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 47,811 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 47,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and signs of splitting to inner walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,690 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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CX12 FSJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CX12 FSJ, 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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CX12 FSJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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