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A20 WXO

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,936 mi
Last recorded87,936 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 WXO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,276 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 82,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,712 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F coil spring contains corrosion.

Offside Front O/S/F spring contains corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 57,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,031 miles

Centre exhaust clamp contains corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,661 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 45,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A20 WXO is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A20 WXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 WXO registered?

A20 WXO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is A20 WXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 WXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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