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YR12 VWC

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VWC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 144,518 miles

Nearside Rear tail light covered with tape

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,091 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 10 Mar 2022 106,948 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,729 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 781,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slight cracking

windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VWC is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR12 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

YR12 VWC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 VWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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