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YH12 DKY

2012 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,237 mi
Last recorded85,237 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DKY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s pads wearing close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,046 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,130 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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YH12 DKY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH12 DKY, 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 YH12 DKY registered?

YH12 DKY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is YH12 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 DKY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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