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YE12 SZZ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,153 mi
Last recorded129,153 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 SZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,281 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 118,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,351 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 109,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,607 miles

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

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,521 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,667 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,415 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,731 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,465 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 SZZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

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

Is YE12 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 SZZ 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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