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YS12 KVE

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 KVE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 114,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,405 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 98,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 82,876 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested however too clean to generate a recording

Fail 11 Aug 2020 70,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested however too clean to generate a recording

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,153 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 61,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,129 miles

both n/s and o/s tyres worn down to 2mm

Fail 10 Jul 2015 37,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both n/s and o/s tyres worn down to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm

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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YS12 KVE is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc 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 YS12 KVE, 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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YS12 KVE is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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