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YR12 XJW

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,856 mi
Last recorded123,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XJW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 123,856 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 123,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,069 miles

N/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

O/S/F tyre on 3.5mm tread

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,947 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 100,947 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,628 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 34,790 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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YR12 XJW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black 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 YR12 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

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

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