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WD12 CPV

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,213 mi
Last recorded202,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 CPV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 202,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 202,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

h/light range control defect

Pass 15 Apr 2025 183,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 165,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,600 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 150,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 136,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/ 35/ r 19 96 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 108,869 miles

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

255/35R19

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 57,387 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,164 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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WD12 CPV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD12 CPV, 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 WD12 CPV registered?

WD12 CPV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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