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YE12 SZL

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,784 mi
Last recorded126,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 SZL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,784 miles

both front inner wheel arch liners slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,151 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 113,960 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 113,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,757 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,792 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,336 miles

minor wear on nearside and offside rear tyre inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,757 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,873 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing bald on inner edges will require attention.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 57,873 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing bald on inner edges will require attention.

Pass 22 May 2015 42,729 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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YE12 SZL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey 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 YE12 SZL, 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 YE12 SZL registered?

YE12 SZL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YE12 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 SZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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