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AO12 WUP

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,142 mi
Last recorded124,142 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WUP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 124,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2024 118,613 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 113,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,359 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,037 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,270 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,270 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,238 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO12 WUP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey 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 AO12 WUP, 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 AO12 WUP registered?

AO12 WUP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is AO12 WUP safe to buy?

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