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AV61 YLN

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,997 mi
Last recorded198,997 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YLN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 198,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 188,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 188,469 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav mount unable to remove (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 176,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 167,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 156,112 miles

Offside front shock starting to leak

Rear brake discs wearing

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2022 156,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front shock starting to leak

Rear brake discs wearing

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 144,933 miles

Offside front shock starting to leak

Rear brake discs wearing

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 130,098 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 130,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,499 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,052 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Offside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,475 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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AV61 YLN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV61 YLN, 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 AV61 YLN registered?

AV61 YLN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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