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AC08 WOW

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,116 mi
Last recorded115,116 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 WOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 115,116 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 85,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 80,134 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 80,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE --- BACK ARMS BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 73,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 61,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,730 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper scratch zone (B) of screen

Fail 2 Jun 2015 27,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper scratch zone (B) of screen

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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AC08 WOW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AC08 WOW, 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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What year was AC08 WOW registered?

AC08 WOW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AC08 WOW safe to buy?

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