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DA61 JYC

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,687 mi
Last recorded105,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 JYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,687 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 105,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,866 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 101,866 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,516 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,353 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,652 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,511 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 62,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,987 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall bead protector damaged but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe to centre pipe sleeve loose-clamps corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall bead protector damaged but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,361 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2017 43,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

exhaust clamp centre sleeve corroded.

items removed from windscreen prior to test.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA61 JYC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 DA61 JYC, 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 DA61 JYC registered?

DA61 JYC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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