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WK12 YSX

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YSX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,710 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface rust across rear axle

Fail 13 Jan 2023 87,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface rust across rear axle

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,775 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,354 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,851 miles

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

front wipers smearing

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

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)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 7 Jan 2017 62,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,166 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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WK12 YSX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK12 YSX, 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 WK12 YSX registered?

WK12 YSX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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