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YS12 YAW

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 YAW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,811 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 116,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 110,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,864 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,864 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 86,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,797 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,875 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 60,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,665 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,665 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 60,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,786 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 YAW is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

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

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