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DA12 WCZ

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,976 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,169 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,784 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 112,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 108,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 94,868 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 85,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 69,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,154 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 61,135 miles

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

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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DA12 WCZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 DA12 WCZ, 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 DA12 WCZ registered?

DA12 WCZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is DA12 WCZ safe to buy?

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