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YD12 GVF

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,762 mi
Last recorded153,762 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GVF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 153,762 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light damaged

Fail 20 May 2026 153,753 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,724 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 136,508 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

Pass 17 Oct 2022 126,466 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,655 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen damaged outside drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YD12 GVF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD12 GVF, 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 YD12 GVF registered?

YD12 GVF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YD12 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 GVF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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