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YC12 MFP

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,838 mi
Last recorded181,838 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MFP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 181,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 177,699 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 177,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 175,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 160,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 154,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 141,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 125,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,586 miles

All tyres feathered (225/50/17)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,415 miles

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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 MFP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC12 MFP, 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 YC12 MFP registered?

YC12 MFP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YC12 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 MFP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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