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YF61 MXM

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,470 mi
Last recorded148,470 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 MXM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 148,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 148,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 139,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 137,228 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,275 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 129,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,829 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play

Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,701 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,457 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,457 miles

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

both rear tyres under inflated

both rear tyres worn unevenly

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,912 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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YF61 MXM is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF61 MXM, 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 YF61 MXM registered?

YF61 MXM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is YF61 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 MXM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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