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YC62 EBV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,137 mi
Last recorded126,137 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 EBV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 126,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 126,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 117,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 103,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 99,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 91,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 83,322 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 72,283 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2017 68,774 miles

Centre and rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded but still secure

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,750 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,096 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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YC62 EBV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC62 EBV, 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 YC62 EBV registered?

YC62 EBV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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