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YG62 YEF

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,648 mi
Last recorded173,648 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YEF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 173,648 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 173,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 167,911 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower console bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / slightly out of shape/ cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 162,357 miles

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Transmission undertray loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 155,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 149,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 149,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 131,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 131,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,014 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,259 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,981 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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YG62 YEF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG62 YEF, 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 YG62 YEF registered?

YG62 YEF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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