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AV12 YHU

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,347 mi
Last recorded136,347 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YHU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 136,347 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 136,245 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both 4 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Diff seal leaking

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 120,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 106,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,967 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 96,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,095 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 90,095 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,221 miles

front brake pads are low,inside pads are 1.6mm approx

o/s/r tyre has slight side wall damage

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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AV12 YHU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV12 YHU, 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 AV12 YHU registered?

AV12 YHU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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