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YR12 OZU

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,393 mi
Last recorded170,393 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OZU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 170,393 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 12 Mar 2022 162,794 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Fail 12 Mar 2022 162,794 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 158,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 156,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 151,265 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 144,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 133,796 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 133,796 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,264 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,553 miles

both front discs slightly lipped

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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YR12 OZU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR12 OZU, 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 YR12 OZU registered?

YR12 OZU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YR12 OZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 OZU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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