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WD12 JBE

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,058 mi
Last recorded80,058 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 JBE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear lower wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth inner shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet action poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner shoulder also splitting CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroding but not structurally weakened

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,462 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,718 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,677 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,586 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 JBE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WD12 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

WD12 JBE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WD12 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 JBE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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