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YC12 MHX

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,484 mi
Last recorded168,484 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MHX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 168,484 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 165,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 162,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,272 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,296 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,191 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,880 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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YC12 MHX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

YC12 MHX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is YC12 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 MHX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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