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W8 WYG

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,971 mi
Last recorded48,971 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 WYG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 48,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 45,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 42,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,284 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 40,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,808 miles

Front Slight binding from front brakes, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to inner sidewall. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 37,808 miles

Front Slight binding from front brakes, not to excess.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to inner sidewall. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2020 35,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 27,676 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 27,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,658 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 22,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (245/40/18 (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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W8 WYG is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W8 WYG, 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 W8 WYG registered?

W8 WYG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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