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W17 AJS

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,374 mi
Last recorded81,374 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 AJS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside - wearing thin at edges ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread - inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 79,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a tear/split 6 inches long ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside - wearing thin at edges ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread - inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,567 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 56,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,492 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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W17 AJS is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 W17 AJS, 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 W17 AJS registered?

W17 AJS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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