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WJ12 YVC

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,279 mi
Last recorded122,279 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 YVC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 122,279 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 122,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 115,412 miles

Central Exhaust clamp is broken but not leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 115,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust clamp is broken but not leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 98,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

damage to rear headlight level sensor

Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,835 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,317 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,104 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 57,104 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 36,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WJ12 YVC is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ12 YVC, 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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WJ12 YVC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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