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W77 WAM

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW77 WAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 52,507 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2025 52,507 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,650 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 46,902 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,174 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 40,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,130 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 35,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 17,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,099 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,060 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,060 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,015 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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W77 WAM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W77 WAM, 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 W77 WAM registered?

W77 WAM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is W77 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W77 WAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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