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YH12 FLR

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,905 mi
Last recorded145,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 FLR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 145,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Slightly Damaged on the Outer and Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 145,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear back arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F inner pad lowest front edge, getting close to requirements of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Slightly Damaged on the Outer and Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back arm, front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right side arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 to 4,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 131,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly misshaped/stepped on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer, rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre badly misshaped/stepped on inner tread edges

Pass 13 Jun 2023 123,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre showing signs of wearing to inner tread edge

Fail 13 Jun 2023 123,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear back arm outer joint/cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear back arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre showing signs of wearing to inner tread edge

Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 110,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,266 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,424 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,644 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 FLR is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH12 FLR, 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 YH12 FLR registered?

YH12 FLR is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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