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YP12 VZK

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,273 mi
Last recorded136,273 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VZK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 136,273 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 134,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,227 miles

under trays fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 11 Mar 2023 126,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,583 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 100,363 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,508 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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YP12 VZK is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP12 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

YP12 VZK is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 VZK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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