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W4 HRN

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,435 mi
Last recorded79,435 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 HRN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 79,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,979 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 69,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 69,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm and bald on the inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant on minimum

Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 59,879 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,459 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various light damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,602 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Mar 2017 45,139 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 29,021 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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W4 HRN is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W4 HRN, 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 W4 HRN registered?

W4 HRN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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