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YS12 WCN

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,707 mi
Last recorded114,707 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 WCN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 114,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 100,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,955 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,992 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view

undertray fitted obscuring view to engine bay

Fail 18 Jul 2016 57,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread and cut on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre fitted in wrong direction

engine cover fitted obscuring view

undertray fitted obscuring view to engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn inner

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 WCN is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WCN, 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 YS12 WCN registered?

YS12 WCN is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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