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YC62 XVH

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,402 mi
Last recorded169,402 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 XVH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 169,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 162,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 153,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 146,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,171 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,304 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,980 miles

exhaust clamps corroded excessively

Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust clamps corroded excessively

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs corroded and ridge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 99,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs corroded and ridge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage under body

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,038 miles

emissions not tested due to rev limiter

engine cover fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

no record of this vehicle on DVSA database

small chips zones (A+B) of screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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YC62 XVH is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC62 XVH, 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 YC62 XVH registered?

YC62 XVH is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is YC62 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 XVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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