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YS12 TSO

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,280 mi
Last recorded81,280 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 TSO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 73,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 69,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 64,512 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,913 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 38,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,308 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,038 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 TSO is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS12 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

YS12 TSO is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YS12 TSO safe to buy?

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