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YH62 VRG

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,636 mi
Last recorded44,636 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VRG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 44,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 43,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 33,588 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,000 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 21,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' remove sat nav to seat (8.3.1e)

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 VRG is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YH62 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

YH62 VRG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YH62 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 VRG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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