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Y13 JSM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,129 mi
Last recorded111,129 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 JSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 111,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 106,019 miles

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

Central Exhaust pipe joint clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,669 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front pads wearing thin, Offside front inner pad BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,267 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 77,267 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,862 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 57,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre , bald on outer edge on 2mm & bald on outer edge ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,637 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 22,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y13 JSM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y13 JSM, 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 Y13 JSM registered?

Y13 JSM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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