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WX12 THG

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,719 mi
Last recorded152,719 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 THG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 152,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 146,319 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 146,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in inside sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks all over system and sounds like manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 142,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2024 142,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 136,658 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 133,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 128,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn / lipped and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear inner bushes worn and deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 121,921 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn / lipped and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear inner bushes worn and deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,307 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly scored on inner surface

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,051 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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WX12 THG is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX12 THG, 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 WX12 THG registered?

WX12 THG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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