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YP62 ZKZ

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,993 mi
Last recorded106,993 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 ZKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,993 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 21 Feb 2025 104,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 100,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,390 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,734 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 81,734 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,858 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,858 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,661 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,262 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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YP62 ZKZ 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 YP62 ZKZ, 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 YP62 ZKZ registered?

YP62 ZKZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is YP62 ZKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 ZKZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP62 ZKZ have outstanding finance?

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