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CY56 TAL

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,932 mi
Last recorded167,932 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 TAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 167,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 159,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 145,016 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 122,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,879 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,579 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 73,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear does not provide clear correct view, with rear head rests up rear view interior is not adequate (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view does not provide a clear view to the rear ( distorted vision temp sticker fitted ) (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,288 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 64,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,877 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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CY56 TAL is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CY56 TAL, 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 CY56 TAL registered?

CY56 TAL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is CY56 TAL safe to buy?

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