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YC12 TYK

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,886 mi
Last recorded183,886 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 183,886 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 171,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 160,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,482 miles

Front and rear under trays fitted restricting view of suspension components

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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 Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

right reversing light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2021 138,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2021 138,894 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Just about pass deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 112,054 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear inner tread of tyre uneven

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear inner tread of tyre uneven

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not detected at test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

service light on

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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YC12 TYK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YC12 TYK, 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 YC12 TYK registered?

YC12 TYK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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