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YF61 WCM

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,747 mi
Last recorded159,747 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 WCM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 159,747 miles

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

Oil leak from engine requires attention soon

Fail 13 Sep 2022 159,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak from engine requires attention soon

Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,492 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 123,995 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,506 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 75,506 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front 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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YF61 WCM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WCM, 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 YF61 WCM registered?

YF61 WCM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YF61 WCM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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