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YG12 KLS

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,583 mi
Last recorded119,583 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 KLS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 119,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 119,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 117,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 117,670 miles

corrosion to rear beam

front suspension upper arms inner bush's splitting

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,647 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Front suspension upper arms , Inner bush's beginning to split

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,351 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 101,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,964 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 91,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall torn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge wires hanging out. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,220 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,803 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,235 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YG12 KLS is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG12 KLS, 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 YG12 KLS registered?

YG12 KLS is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YG12 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 KLS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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