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YH12 BWD

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,806 mi
Last recorded111,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,806 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,977 miles

Central Exhaust centre clamp corroded, one loose.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,503 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front and rear tyres 2.5mm and worn on the inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,228 miles

front wipers just passed test

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,050 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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YH12 BWD is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH12 BWD, 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 YH12 BWD registered?

YH12 BWD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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