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YC12 WHS

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,083 mi
Last recorded170,083 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WHS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 170,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 161,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 160,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 144,563 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 143,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 125,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,631 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 116,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 77,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 64,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,843 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 WHS is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

YC12 WHS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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