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YU52 FFU

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 FFU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 131,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rears ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,371 miles

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

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

no recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 98,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,353 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 69,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YU52 FFU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU52 FFU, 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 YU52 FFU registered?

YU52 FFU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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