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YK12 VCX

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,237 mi
Last recorded75,237 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,237 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 75,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,403 miles

Nearside Front front wing damaged. wing pulled out as inner plastics touching the top ball joints of the suspension

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in ZONE A on the limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 43,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 41,624 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

front and rear brake discs are rusting

front and rear brake pads are worn

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,695 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,963 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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YK12 VCX is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK12 VCX, 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 YK12 VCX registered?

YK12 VCX is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 VCX safe to buy?

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