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YP12 NWM

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,126 mi
Last recorded100,126 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,835 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,199 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,132 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,130 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,423 miles

passenger rear shock absorber has slight dampness

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,318 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,390 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rim damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,523 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has a cut in it not deep enough to reach cords though.

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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YP12 NWM is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YP12 NWM, 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 YP12 NWM registered?

YP12 NWM is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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