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YR12 UFN

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,710 mi
Last recorded160,710 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 UFN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 160,710 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight wheel bearing noise from front when road testing

Fail 5 Feb 2026 160,709 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure light but not flashing

Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,447 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 138,447 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,506 miles

nearside and offside front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated/faded

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated/faded

offside front tyre tread getting low 3mm

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,880 miles

nearside and offside front head lamp lenses slightly faded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged and tread on inner edge getting low

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm and nail in tyre

offside front tyre inner side wall slightly perished and cracked and tread on inside edge low

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 112,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front head lamp lenses slightly faded

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged and tread on inner edge getting low

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm and nail in tyre

offside front tyre inner side wall slightly perished and cracked and tread on inside edge low

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,646 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion to rear subframe

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 78,214 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,406 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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YR12 UFN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR12 UFN, 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 YR12 UFN registered?

YR12 UFN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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