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AV12 WBW

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,367 mi
Last recorded95,367 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WBW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,367 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,367 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 92,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated suspension/steering/braking Ride hight sensor switch rod broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,044 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise inner and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre of tread and scrubbing bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 36,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,900 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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AV12 WBW is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV12 WBW, 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 AV12 WBW registered?

AV12 WBW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AV12 WBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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