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YM12 AUL

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,245 mi
Last recorded182,245 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 AUL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 182,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 180,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 179,629 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 174,685 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 170,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 166,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 164,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 147,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,493 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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YM12 AUL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YM12 AUL, 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 YM12 AUL registered?

YM12 AUL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YM12 AUL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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