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YK62 GUE

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

240,864 mi
Last recorded240,864 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 GUE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 240,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Apr 2025 190,686 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 141,495 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 130,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 130,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 124,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre inner wall has a deep cut no codes exposed

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 116,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre inner wall has a deep cut no codes exposed

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,593 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 32,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GUE is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GUE, 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 YK62 GUE registered?

YK62 GUE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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