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YG62 BFE

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

157,989 mi
Last recorded157,989 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 BFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 157,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 151,742 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 150,426 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,245 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 131,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently between 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,362 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust clamp excessively corroded but still secure

n/s/f under trim insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust clamp excessively corroded but still secure

n/s/f under trim insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YG62 BFE 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 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 YG62 BFE, 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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YG62 BFE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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