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YY12 XBO

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,680 mi
Last recorded118,680 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 XBO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,680 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 109,247 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 109,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight stwist (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 97,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight stwist (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 82,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,890 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,690 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,458 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 53,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XBO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY12 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

YY12 XBO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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