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YE12 URG

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,366 mi
Last recorded46,366 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 URG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not view inner pads but outer are 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,138 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 43,137 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,041 miles

Covers and undertrays obscuring some testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,176 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 21,158 miles

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

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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YE12 URG is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE12 URG, 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 YE12 URG registered?

YE12 URG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is YE12 URG safe to buy?

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