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WP12 AXO

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,312 mi
Last recorded157,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 AXO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 157,312 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 157,311 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 144,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 138,335 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 1 Apr 2022 121,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,490 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,153 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 89,851 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe -risk of fire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,069 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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WP12 AXO is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WP12 AXO, 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 WP12 AXO registered?

WP12 AXO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is WP12 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 AXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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