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WM11 LOT

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,886 mi
Last recorded171,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM11 LOT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 171,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 168,356 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 168,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 161,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 155,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 149,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,505 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2020 131,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,240 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,829 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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WM11 LOT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WM11 LOT, 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 WM11 LOT registered?

WM11 LOT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is WM11 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM11 LOT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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