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YD12 BLN

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BLN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,221 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

N S F TYRE WORN VERY LOW IN SIDE EDGE

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged On rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle worn / lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 67,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/20 side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged On rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle worn / lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,916 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YD12 BLN is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD12 BLN, 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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YD12 BLN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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