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DG12 YDY

2012 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,347 mi
Last recorded100,347 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 YDY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,347 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 89,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,947 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 79,947 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 13 Apr 2023 75,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2023 75,983 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 50,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,167 miles

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

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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DG12 YDY is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG12 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 YDY registered?

DG12 YDY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is DG12 YDY safe to buy?

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