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YDZ 334

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 334
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp fixing slightly defective, but not affecting driving image

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 83,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 41,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,585 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 34,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,148 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 21,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

both n/s and o/s/r tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,954 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front,nearside rear,and offside rear tyres damaged on outer side walls in several places

Pass 10 May 2016 11,289 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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YDZ 334 is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 YDZ 334, 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 YDZ 334 registered?

YDZ 334 is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is YDZ 334 safe to buy?

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