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YE62 FKA

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,514 mi
Last recorded148,514 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 FKA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 148,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,276 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 144,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 128,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 127,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,122 miles

front brake pads worn low 2mm/discs worn

headlamp level sensor broken link n/s/r

rear brake pads worn low 3-4mm/discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2018 123,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake pads worn low 2mm/discs worn

headlamp level sensor broken link n/s/r

rear brake pads worn low 3-4mm/discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2017 116,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing flatspots at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 95,560 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated first two characters (6.3.1d)

Central Front registration plate faded first two characters (6.3.1d)

Central Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background first two characters (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing flatspots at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YE62 FKA is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE62 FKA, 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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YE62 FKA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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