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WF12 EWY

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,720 mi
Last recorded126,720 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 EWY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 126,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,741 miles

Exhaust sleeve in poor condition

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,853 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,153 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 50,153 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 42,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are slightly lipped

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WF12 EWY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF12 EWY, 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 WF12 EWY registered?

WF12 EWY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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