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A12 WAE

2015 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A560,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WAE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,748 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,301 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 108,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,101 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,205 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 65,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,228 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,085 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,908 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner shoulders

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres worn on inner shoulders

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,543 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,451 miles

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

emmissions to clean

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 29,114 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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A12 WAE is a 2015 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 2015 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,540 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 A12 WAE, 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 11 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 WAE registered?

A12 WAE is a 2015 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is A12 WAE safe to buy?

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