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AK62 WCP

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,579 mi
Last recorded115,579 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WCP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 115,579 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 115,574 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,454 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 107,177 miles

middle exhaust sleeve corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,820 miles

All front and rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 102,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall - Also at 2mm and worn on edges - 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,270 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 93,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2020 80,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,998 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 54,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,603 miles

Front screen chipped offside

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,147 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AK62 WCP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK62 WCP, 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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AK62 WCP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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