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A5 WUW

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,683 mi
Last recorded127,683 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WUW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,683 miles

Chip in the screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint towards rear of hub - gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,028 miles

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,323 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers have a light misting around them (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wipers smearing ON THE LIMIT NOW

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges have worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 102,323 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers have a light misting around them (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wipers smearing ON THE LIMIT NOW

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges have worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,955 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides have light misting of oil around them (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,925 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to clip buckle in securely (7.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides have light misting of oil around them (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,730 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 79,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,587 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,439 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,811 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 26,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,009 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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A5 WUW is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 WUW, 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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A5 WUW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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