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DA12 WDN

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,282 mi
Last recorded110,282 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WDN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 104,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,395 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 97,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,483 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,723 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 87,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,213 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,743 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WDN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA12 WDN, 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 WDN registered?

DA12 WDN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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