Ipad air won't back up to iCloud.

iPad has never backed up automaticlly (kept getting warning messages) so tried manually. started on Sunday afternoon and was still going by next Friday night - last check was at the half way mark. Woke up today Saturday with a message that it was unsuccessful and had started again. Been without my iPad for 6 days which has made work difficult, can't afford another six days. I've trIed resetting, iPad is locked and plugged in and I have plenty of space on iCloud.  Back up size is 43 gb and wifi speed is reasonable. Any help would be massively appreciated.

Hi bekcait,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it sounds like you are having trouble creating an iCloud backup. What are the warning messages you keep getting? I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
Get help creating an iCloud backup - Apple Support
If you are still not able to create an iCloud backup, you could create an iTunes backup. 
Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes - Apple Support
Cheers,
Mario

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