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YH62 RGZ

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,735 mi
Last recorded112,735 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 RGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 112,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 107,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 96,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,867 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,452 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 41,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,660 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 29,660 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,437 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing some testable components

Fail 19 Sep 2015 25,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shouder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing some testable 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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YH62 RGZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH62 RGZ, 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 YH62 RGZ registered?

YH62 RGZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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