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YG12 DXV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 DXV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 107,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,319 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,127 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres pershing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,273 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,788 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG12 DXV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG12 DXV, 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 YG12 DXV registered?

YG12 DXV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 DXV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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