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WL12 RUC

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,048 mi
Last recorded142,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 RUC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 142,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 115,297 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,757 miles

Coolant low.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple objects found. ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant low.

Nearside Rear Headlamp level sensor, Control arm snapped.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple objects found. ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,344 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,138 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 94,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RUC is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

WL12 RUC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WL12 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 RUC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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