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2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,772 mi
Last recorded68,772 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 BUT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 68,772 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear, inner bushes perished and have play... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bushes perished and have play... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,307 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 61,871 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 61,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (STRONG) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,758 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 40,979 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 24 May 2018 33,491 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,226 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,132 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 25,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,238 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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Y22 BUT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y22 BUT, 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 Y22 BUT registered?

Y22 BUT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is Y22 BUT safe to buy?

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