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YS12 WPA

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,218 mi
Last recorded101,218 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 WPA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 101,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,414 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 96,414 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,679 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 83,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,696 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,691 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,121 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,935 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 WPA is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

YS12 WPA is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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