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WM12 XOA

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,925 mi
Last recorded125,925 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 XOA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 125,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 123,503 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 123,489 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 123,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,265 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 115,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 107,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 86,707 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 86,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

eml light on

osf tyre at 1.6mm - 2

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,870 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,971 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 57,641 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WM12 XOA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM12 XOA, 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 WM12 XOA registered?

WM12 XOA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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