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DU12 WWD

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,560 mi
Last recorded120,560 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 WWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 120,560 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 120,540 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Tyre in such bad condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,962 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 111,962 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,503 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 101,503 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,677 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,786 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,290 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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DU12 WWD is a 2012 Audi A5 in White 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 DU12 WWD, 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 DU12 WWD registered?

DU12 WWD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is DU12 WWD safe to buy?

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