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YM61 LAL

2012 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,384 mi
Last recorded96,384 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM61 LAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 96,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,107 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,452 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 81,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,518 miles

Central both central exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp safe levelling device broken offside front suspension arm lower

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine coolant low

Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,518 miles

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

Central both central exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp safe levelling device broken offside front suspension arm lower

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine coolant low

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 70,954 miles

Central exhaust joint clamps corroded and unservicable

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

service indicator showing that the vehicle is due a service

Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,572 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,459 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 46,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YM61 LAL is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YM61 LAL, 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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YM61 LAL is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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