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YF12 UJK

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,220 mi
Last recorded81,220 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 UJK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 81,220 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both + nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 78,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,814 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 75,814 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,312 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 65,312 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 55,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,906 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,331 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,751 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 20,385 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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YF12 UJK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF12 UJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 UJK registered?

YF12 UJK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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