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FD12 CKE

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,790 mi
Last recorded189,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 CKE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 189,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 174,782 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 167,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 161,233 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust clamps corroded but system secure

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2021 137,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear headlamp levelling linkage breaking

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,937 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 109,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative doesnt spray headlight (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,667 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 72,587 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,375 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 54,375 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,664 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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FD12 CKE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,698cc 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 FD12 CKE, 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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FD12 CKE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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