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W777 DAV

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,535 mi
Last recorded106,535 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW777 DAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,535 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges worn bald, likely due to camber setting 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres inner edges virtually worn bald, likely due to camber setting 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 106,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges worn bald, likely due to camber setting 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres inner edges virtually worn bald, likely due to camber setting 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,931 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2021 64,583 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 64,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,418 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2018 52,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,277 miles

service light on

Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/ZR20 CONTI SPORT CONTACT 3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,939 miles

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

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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W777 DAV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W777 DAV, 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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W777 DAV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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