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YT12 XVB

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 XVB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 109,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 101,744 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

front no plate

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,105 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 76,104 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing ONE ON EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 72,444 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 72,432 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted been repaired from inside of the Road wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 63,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cover broken and bumper damaged

Pass 21 May 2016 55,834 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 55,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play coupling which attaches column to steering rack (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing stud missing from each of the wheels front and rear / offside and nearside (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,848 miles

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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YT12 XVB is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc 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 YT12 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

YT12 XVB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YT12 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 XVB 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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