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YC12 HZF

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,768 mi
Last recorded41,768 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 HZF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 41,768 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 41,768 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,356 miles

Offside Door, Minor Damage. Not Effecting Access Or Security.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,780 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 34,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension upper arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 33,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall [multiple splits] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 30,429 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,699 miles

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

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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YC12 HZF is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC12 HZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 HZF registered?

YC12 HZF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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