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WJ12 EKL

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 EKL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 120,385 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose central sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 114,611 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 100,954 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 100,954 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 93,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 87,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,414 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 66,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 31,121 miles

front tyres have bald inner edges

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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WJ12 EKL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ12 EKL, 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 WJ12 EKL registered?

WJ12 EKL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 EKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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