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Y28 DXN

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,476 mi
Last recorded151,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 DXN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 151,476 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2025 149,812 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 149,812 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 146,297 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 142,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 138,060 miles

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

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 131,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,938 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted at time of test.

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

Parking brake effort slightly low at time of test.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 117,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted at time of test.

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

Parking brake effort slightly low at time of test.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,367 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Rear brake discs deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower has slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,632 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 20 May 2015 21,363 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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Y28 DXN is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y28 DXN, 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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Y28 DXN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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