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DV12 WLC

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,290 mi
Last recorded140,290 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 WLC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 140,290 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 132,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 125,559 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,431 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 112,424 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,996 miles

Central Front marked

Front os ns tyre wearing inner tread bad

Offside Rear brake disc rutty pitted

all tyres cuts in outer side wall

Fail 9 Jan 2020 98,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front marked

Front os ns tyre wearing inner tread bad

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear brake disc rutty pitted

all tyres cuts in outer side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,352 miles

Diesel smoke test not detected

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,900 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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DV12 WLC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DV12 WLC, 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 DV12 WLC registered?

DV12 WLC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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