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C9 BYC

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,051 mi
Last recorded29,051 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 BYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,798 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 24,798 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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C9 BYC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C9 BYC, 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 C9 BYC registered?

C9 BYC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is C9 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 BYC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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