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YH12 PKD

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,705 mi
Last recorded159,705 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 PKD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 159,705 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 159,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to O/S/F Lower Sill.

Fail 16 Aug 2024 159,305 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to O/S/F Lower Sill.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,833 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 145,833 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 130,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 130,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 121,606 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,522 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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YH12 PKD 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 78.6%.

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 YH12 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

YH12 PKD is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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