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W4 OAB

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 OAB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,430 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 8 years old. cracking on side walls both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle. rear most suspension arm. rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle. rear most suspension arm. rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 8 years old. cracking on side walls both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,224 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 31 May 2018 60,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2018 60,390 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,810 miles

underbody trims fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres showing signs of cracks

cut in osf rim protector

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre small cuts in sidewall

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 OAB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel 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 W4 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

W4 OAB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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