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YY62 MDX

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,740 mi
Last recorded119,740 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 MDX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 119,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,259 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 109,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,515 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 99,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,039 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 71,682 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,400 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))

Nearside Front pad wear indicator wire cut

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,841 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,918 miles

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

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

To clean for smoke test

Fail 1 Feb 2017 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

To clean for smoke test

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,750 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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YY62 MDX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY62 MDX, 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 YY62 MDX registered?

YY62 MDX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YY62 MDX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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