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YE12 URV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,743 mi
Last recorded149,743 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 URV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2023 130,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,974 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 114,424 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 114,317 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,160 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust system noisy

front suspension top arms (front arm) bushes split

non genuine exhaust fitted and modified

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,184 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 79,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,859 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 61,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2017 46,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn damage to outer walls//

damage to nsr outer tyre wall tyre 4mm recommend replacement//

exhaust emissions would not register too clean//

misting around osr shocker//

service light due on dash?//

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 URV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE12 URV, 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 URV registered?

YE12 URV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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