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YR62 OVN

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,007 mi
Last recorded125,007 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OVN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 125,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,650 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 111,358 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 104,087 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 91,302 miles

Central Exhaust pipe clamp heavily corroded

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

Fail 3 May 2022 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust pipe clamp heavily corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 77,543 miles

Central Exhaust pipe clamp heavily corroded .

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting only . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre close to outer edge , losing pressure . ()

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

Pass 4 May 2020 71,793 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 71,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 93y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 64,030 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 56,047 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 56,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 47,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,492 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 OVN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR62 OVN, 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 YR62 OVN registered?

YR62 OVN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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