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YS12 YVY

2012 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 93,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,115 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 77,115 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,942 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,238 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 37,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,123 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 YVY is a 2012 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

YS12 YVY is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is YS12 YVY safe to buy?

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