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YS12 ZRF

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,652 mi
Last recorded123,652 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ZRF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 123,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 119,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 106,180 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,436 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2019 91,932 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,810 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,136 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,204 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 ZRF is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZRF, 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

How do I check the history of YS12 ZRF?

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What year was YS12 ZRF registered?

YS12 ZRF is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is YS12 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 ZRF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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