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YG62 FCX

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 FCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 101,343 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 101,343 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 93,849 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,943 miles

Nearside Front NSF wheel binding

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,907 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,731 miles

rear Tyres under 3mm (advising)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,413 miles

Front Tyres 2.9-3.5mm Rear Tyres 3-4mm (advising)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,132 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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YG62 FCX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG62 FCX, 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 YG62 FCX registered?

YG62 FCX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YG62 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 FCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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