Safety certificate for a 2012 Audi A5
Safety certificate for the 2012 Audi A5: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.4 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Audi A5 for safety certificate
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Audi A5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 31 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 | US$3,300 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,290 | $3,326 | $3,430 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Audi A5
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (24), engine (8) and electrical system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V082000 | 2018-01-30 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the... |
| 16V078000 | 2016-02-10 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Audi A5: Safety certificate
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a safety certificate on the 2012 Audi A5, we connect you with a trusted shop. Only a licensed inspection station can issue a Safety Standards Certificate in Ontario.
Details the shop needs
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through an automatic (CVT).
What to send us
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Ready to ask?
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request safety certificate
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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