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YK62 YXM

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,644 mi
Last recorded71,644 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YXM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,644 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 63,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 45,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads more worn than osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 45,379 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Joint clamps corroded & insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads more worn than osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder cracking.4.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald.3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder cracking.5.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 36,391 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 31,194 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 22,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 15,697 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 7,766 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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YK62 YXM is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YK62 YXM, 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 YK62 YXM registered?

YK62 YXM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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