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DA12 YCR

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,877 mi
Last recorded131,877 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YCR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 131,877 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2025 131,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,476 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 122,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,577 miles

Nearside Passenger door mirror missing.

No emissions detected.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 109,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger door mirror missing.

No emissions detected.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to screen not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DA12 YCR is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA12 YCR, 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 DA12 YCR registered?

DA12 YCR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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