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WA02 DAD

2020 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A533,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DAD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 51,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,766 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 52,766 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 43,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LUMPS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LUMPS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,056 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 42,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,988 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 22,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 21,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 21,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WA02 DAD is a 2020 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 33,293 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 WA02 DAD, 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 6 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WA02 DAD is a 2020 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2020.

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