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YX12 WFO

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,314 mi
Last recorded46,314 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WFO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 43,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 41,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 34,860 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 31,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 31,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,533 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.63mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YX12 WFO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YX12 WFO, 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 YX12 WFO registered?

YX12 WFO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YX12 WFO safe to buy?

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