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WG12 OLJ

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 OLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 90,568 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 90,568 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,842 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 42,533 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 42,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - bald on inner edge and cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - bald on inner edge and cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,958 miles

nsf and nsr tyre have dameage to outside edge, ok at time of test

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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WG12 OLJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG12 OLJ, 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 WG12 OLJ registered?

WG12 OLJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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