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YG12 LRU

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,917 mi
Last recorded164,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 164,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 134,356 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 132,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,706 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 105,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 105,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,700 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,347 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,264 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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YG12 LRU is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

YG12 LRU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YG12 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 LRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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