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AU62 YLC

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 YLC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap on 1.8mm slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 68,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, damage to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,241 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre tread low and heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,424 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,076 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,692 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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AU62 YLC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU62 YLC, 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 AU62 YLC registered?

AU62 YLC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 YLC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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