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YU51 CKO

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,230 mi
Last recorded141,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU51 CKO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 141,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2025 134,082 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Holder loose/ defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush- strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2023 130,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 120,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

coolant low

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,682 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

Fail 10 Nov 2020 93,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,041 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,270 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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YU51 CKO is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YU51 CKO, 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.

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What year was YU51 CKO registered?

YU51 CKO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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