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8686 JW

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8686 JW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspenoin arm bushes perishing

Offside Front Upper suspenoin arm bushes perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2023 104,021 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,256 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,254 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,610 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,487 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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8686 JW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 8686 JW, 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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8686 JW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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