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W33 ABJ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (30 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,107 mi
Last recorded85,107 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 ABJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

30 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 136,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 84,130 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,411 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 82,175 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 119,183 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,212 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 109,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 93,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,052 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,057 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking when moved (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,201 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,065 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,125 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2008 29,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,018 miles

Smal chip on windscreen.

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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W33 ABJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W33 ABJ, 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 W33 ABJ registered?

W33 ABJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is W33 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W33 ABJ shows 32 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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