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YY12 LWM

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 LWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 107,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,722 miles

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2015 38,742 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 38,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,240 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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YY12 LWM is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY12 LWM, 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 YY12 LWM registered?

YY12 LWM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 LWM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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