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WH05 ASJ

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,186 mi
Last recorded116,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 ASJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 93,640 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 82,604 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working In the wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 65,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing bald on its inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,795 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,877 miles

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

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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WH05 ASJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WH05 ASJ, 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 WH05 ASJ registered?

WH05 ASJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is WH05 ASJ safe to buy?

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