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YK62 GRU

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,652 mi
Last recorded92,652 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 GRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 92,652 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 92,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 76,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245 40 18 ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 67,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 62,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 56,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 56,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm bush some movement shown on shaker plates. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,233 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 44,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit ,deep cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,895 miles

advise shields prevent full examination.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 26,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,550 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2015 22,550 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YK62 GRU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK62 GRU, 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 YK62 GRU registered?

YK62 GRU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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