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F2 LCH

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 LCH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 97,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,857 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,346 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,344 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 41,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,731 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 38,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut

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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F2 LCH is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 F2 LCH, 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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F2 LCH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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