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WL12 LDK

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 LDK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,167 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,449 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 37,822 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 23 Feb 2022 33,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 29,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 26,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,182 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 24,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 22,044 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,721 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,502 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,399 miles

Engine bay and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 16,399 miles

Engine bay and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WL12 LDK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WL12 LDK, 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 WL12 LDK registered?

WL12 LDK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is WL12 LDK safe to buy?

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