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YR62 OMV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OMV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 80,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,699 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,725 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,749 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 57,673 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,911 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,135 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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YR62 OMV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 YR62 OMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR62 OMV registered?

YR62 OMV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YR62 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 OMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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