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W17 JDM

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,726 mi
Last recorded132,726 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 JDM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 132,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 124,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,832 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,970 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 97,970 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 90,497 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 90,497 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2020 81,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE OLD GOING OUT SHAPE WALLS PERISHED BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER-BODY ALL OK TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL GOOD ALL SPRINGS PIPES HOSES ECT

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,030 miles

engine cover fitted and under trays

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JDM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W17 JDM, 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 JDM registered?

W17 JDM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is W17 JDM safe to buy?

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