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YP12 XLV

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,039 mi
Last recorded156,039 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XLV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 156,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 156,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 136,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamp allowing exhaust leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 127,368 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 120,755 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,705 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,753 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r18 yxl contispoertcontat5 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r18 yxl contispoertcontat5 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 72,725 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YP12 XLV is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YP12 XLV, 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 YP12 XLV registered?

YP12 XLV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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