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YE62 YEC

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,185 mi
Last recorded163,185 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YEC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 163,185 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes below shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 158,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 154,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 146,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,962 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,586 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,290 miles

225/50R17 tyres fitted all round at time of test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 114,290 miles

225/50R17 tyres fitted all round at time of test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,062 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 105,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,345 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 82,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YEC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YE62 YEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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