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WG62 GMY

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 GMY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,380 miles

COVERS FITTED

Offside BODY DAMAGE

Fail 11 Dec 2024 88,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside BODY DAMAGE

Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,259 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 86,259 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255,35,19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255,35,19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,131 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255,35,19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,032 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255,35,19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,312 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,708 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,708 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255,35,19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 62,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer [ tyre } is damage on the side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255,35,19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Outer [ tyre } is damage on the side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255,35,19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,288 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,298 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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WG62 GMY is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WG62 GMY, 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 WG62 GMY registered?

WG62 GMY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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