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YK12 VDF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,715 mi
Last recorded112,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VDF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,715 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,347 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 99,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,655 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has slight in pact damage to wheel rim

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking up between sidewall and tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged to n/s front tyre side wall

Fail 18 Feb 2015 50,427 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged to n/s front tyre side wall

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 VDF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK12 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

YK12 VDF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2012.

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