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F9 GCM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,949 mi
Last recorded55,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 GCM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/r19-96w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 255/35/r19-96w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/r19-96w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 47,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 40,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 35,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 26,172 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 26,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 25,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2021 23,239 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

Pass 10 Dec 2019 20,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 17,328 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2017 14,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 11,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 8,471 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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F9 GCM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 F9 GCM, 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 F9 GCM registered?

F9 GCM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is F9 GCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 GCM 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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