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YS12 XPX

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,757 mi
Last recorded143,757 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 XPX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 143,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,484 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 123,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,125 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,677 miles

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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YS12 XPX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YS12 XPX, 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 YS12 XPX registered?

YS12 XPX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is YS12 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 XPX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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