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WN12 ACV

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,546 mi
Last recorded164,546 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 ACV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 164,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2024 164,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 155,606 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,645 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 130,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 115,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,526 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,705 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 80,705 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WN12 ACV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN12 ACV, 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 WN12 ACV registered?

WN12 ACV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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