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A5 YKJ

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,978 mi
Last recorded125,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 125,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 125,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 118,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 113,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,565 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,310 miles

front pads below half worn

n/s rear,n/s front,o/s front tyres getting low

Pass 23 May 2016 51,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,256 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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A5 YKJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A5 YKJ, 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 A5 YKJ registered?

A5 YKJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is A5 YKJ safe to buy?

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