2012 Audi A5 · 35,649 MOT tests
2012 Audi A5 reliability
2012 Audi A5s fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 A5 years (35,649 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 23.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 98,084
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,649
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.6% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.6%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Suspension5.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.05%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.77%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.46%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.77%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Audi A5 reliable?
2012 Audi A5s fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 A5 years (35,649 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.95% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.05% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi A5 shows 98,084 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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