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WV12 MXZ

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,912 mi
Last recorded169,912 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 MXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 169,912 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 169,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing both rear lights tinted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre none repairable ()

Pass 6 Jan 2024 166,247 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 166,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 162,317 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 162,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2021 153,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 122,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,623 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,021 miles

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 4 Jul 2016 85,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,040 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WV12 MXZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV12 MXZ, 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 WV12 MXZ registered?

WV12 MXZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 MXZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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