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YR12 XJP

2012 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,149 mi
Last recorded88,149 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XJP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has slight dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has slight dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 88,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has slight dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has slight dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,501 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,277 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 74,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 47,572 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 36,531 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,234 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 22,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XJP is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YR12 XJP, 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 YR12 XJP registered?

YR12 XJP is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 XJP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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