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DN12 WCD

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,830 mi
Last recorded204,830 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 WCD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 204,830 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 204,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 194,024 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 184,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 160,308 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 160,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 134,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,639 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,167 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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DN12 WCD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN12 WCD, 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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DN12 WCD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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