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WG12 OTB

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,944 mi
Last recorded110,944 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 OTB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 110,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 110,944 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,276 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 101,276 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,427 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,523 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,640 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 30,617 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 30,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OTB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTB, 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 WG12 OTB registered?

WG12 OTB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is WG12 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 OTB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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