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YT12 XUX

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,445 mi
Last recorded140,445 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 XUX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 140,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 123,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 116,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,266 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,910 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,474 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 3mm. 225/45-17. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,139 miles

EML on.

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,940 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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YT12 XUX is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YT12 XUX, 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 YT12 XUX registered?

YT12 XUX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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