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YR12 ZCZ

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,316 mi
Last recorded87,316 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ZCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 87,316 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,305 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,539 miles

both rear tyres cracking inner sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2022 72,538 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking inner sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,251 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,708 miles

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

exchaust clamp corrodied

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 24,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 ZCZ is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR12 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

YR12 ZCZ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is YR12 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 ZCZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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