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YH12 BXO

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BXO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 102,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,733 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken but not leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2024 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken but not leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 75,528 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 75,528 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,040 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 72,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 70,300 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 70,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,166 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,066 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 32,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has deep cut in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,797 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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YH12 BXO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH12 BXO, 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 YH12 BXO registered?

YH12 BXO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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