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Y29 SUT

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,135 mi
Last recorded76,135 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 SUT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,135 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 76,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 69,011 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,089 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2023 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 53,808 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 34,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,983 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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Y29 SUT is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y29 SUT, 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 Y29 SUT registered?

Y29 SUT is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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