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AF12 WGY

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,499 mi
Last recorded180,499 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WGY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 180,499 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 180,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 174,428 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 164,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 147,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 132,689 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 121,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 10% rear 6% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Fail 10 May 2021 121,102 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front 25% rear 10% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Parking brake performance slightly low

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

Offside Washer jet parsley blocked

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

Pass 6 May 2020 110,354 miles

no printout was produced due to low emissions

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,268 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 61,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cards exposed through deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed through deep cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,269 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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AF12 WGY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF12 WGY, 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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AF12 WGY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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