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YX62 RHO

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,336 mi
Last recorded156,336 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 RHO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 156,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertray missing

Fail 20 Sep 2024 156,336 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertray missing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 146,422 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 136,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 136,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,874 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 128,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 125,743 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,745 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YX62 RHO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX62 RHO, 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 YX62 RHO registered?

YX62 RHO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YX62 RHO safe to buy?

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