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2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

123,162 mi
Last recorded123,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW400 CAD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 137,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 137,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 123,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,690 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,941 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 112,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 105,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,944 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 96,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,971 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,500 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,364 miles

nearside of front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,120 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W400 CAD is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 W400 CAD, 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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W400 CAD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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