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X18 NMW

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,560 mi
Last recorded134,560 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 NMW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 134,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 130,011 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

evidence of coolant leak

Pass 10 May 2024 124,461 miles

Coolant leak and low

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear are bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 124,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak and low

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear are bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 117,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (also has splits in inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 117,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (also has splits in inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 109,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 103,007 miles

Coolant level low and strong smell of coolant in engine bay - No obvious leak on inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 92,044 miles

(all brake discs worn)

(coolant level low)

(engine covers fitted)

(undertrays fitted)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (recommend replacement asap) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (also has nail in it) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear (tyre pressure low)

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

Fail 3 May 2019 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(all brake discs worn)

(coolant level low)

(engine covers fitted)

(undertrays fitted)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (recommend replacement asap) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (also has nail in it) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear (tyre pressure low)

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

Pass 3 May 2018 84,517 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,887 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 43,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,383 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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X18 NMW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X18 NMW, 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 X18 NMW registered?

X18 NMW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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