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WAD 7

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,987 mi
Last recorded182,987 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 7
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 182,987 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 182,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 178,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 174,091 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 167,987 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 167,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,736 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 154,736 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,428 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 141,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 141,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 117,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 100,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,604 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,601 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,380 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,254 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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WAD 7 is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WAD 7, 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 WAD 7 registered?

WAD 7 is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is WAD 7 safe to buy?

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