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CH04 WEL

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,672 mi
Last recorded92,672 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 WEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 90,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,846 miles

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Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,797 miles

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

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

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washer bottle leak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,209 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,475 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,031 miles

full under trays

Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

full under trays

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,603 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,907 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,430 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CH04 WEL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CH04 WEL, 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 CH04 WEL registered?

CH04 WEL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is CH04 WEL safe to buy?

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