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YD12 GYY

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,737 mi
Last recorded103,737 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GYY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,737 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,825 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 91,366 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,974 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,951 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,797 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,315 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 27,035 miles

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

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

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 GYY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD12 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

YD12 GYY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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