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D12 YMO

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,443 mi
Last recorded144,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 YMO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 144,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 135,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,972 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm on either side, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm size 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,382 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nsf day time running light not working

Fail 26 Jul 2023 123,065 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Daytime runners not working Both sides

Pass 5 Aug 2022 114,438 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,152 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 101,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 67,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,367 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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D12 YMO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D12 YMO, 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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D12 YMO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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