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WF12 NLC

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,058 mi
Last recorded69,058 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all four brake discs slightly pitted

convertible roof warning light on ??

Fail 17 Mar 2025 69,058 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all four brake discs slightly pitted

convertible roof warning light on ??

Pass 31 Jan 2023 64,548 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,176 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,411 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,432 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 41,718 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,242 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,139 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,896 miles

nail in offside rear tyre [leaking]

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,040 miles

offside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 NLC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WF12 NLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 NLC registered?

WF12 NLC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is WF12 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 NLC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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