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YS12 PPF

2012 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,785 mi
Last recorded91,785 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 PPF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 91,785 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to outer sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting access to testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,281 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,843 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,304 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 56,187 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 47,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,401 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,504 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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YS12 PPF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol 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 YS12 PPF, 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 YS12 PPF registered?

YS12 PPF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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