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YH12 HDF

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,749 mi
Last recorded137,749 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 HDF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 137,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2023 130,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 119,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 114,202 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,528 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,238 miles

Both rear tyres close to or on legal limit

Centre exhaust clmap heavilly corroded

Rear brake pads worn low and discs heavilly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,268 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,194 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,701 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 HDF is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

YH12 HDF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is YH12 HDF safe to buy?

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