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WV12 VNP

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,907 mi
Last recorded136,907 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VNP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 136,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,539 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,311 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,557 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 91,556 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,659 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 79,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 62,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2017 56,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,444 miles

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 28 Mar 2016 43,406 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

No emissions print out given,acceleration not detected

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,953 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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WV12 VNP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WV12 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

WV12 VNP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WV12 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 VNP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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