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YP62 VRU

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,212 mi
Last recorded103,212 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,212 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,324 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,324 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,314 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 36,324 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre valve has started to perish

Fail 26 Nov 2016 36,324 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre valve has started to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,856 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread. both front tyres at the legal limit

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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YP62 VRU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP62 VRU, 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 YP62 VRU registered?

YP62 VRU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YP62 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 VRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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