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WF12 WMX

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,874 mi
Last recorded131,874 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 WMX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bake bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 130,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 126,172 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 126,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 122,133 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 122,133 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,730 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply tread 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 110,681 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply tread 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,663 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm(235/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 94,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm(235/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 68,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,299 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 56,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,516 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,690 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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WF12 WMX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

WF12 WMX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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