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W6 OYS

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,487 mi
Last recorded166,487 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 OYS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 166,487 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 156,263 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 146,552 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. Tread @3.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Stonechips to windscreen.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 137,402 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,299 miles

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

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

emissions too clean

Pass 22 May 2019 95,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 81,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 18 May 2016 45,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2015 28,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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W6 OYS is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W6 OYS, 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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W6 OYS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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