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YS12 ZRG

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,847 mi
Last recorded153,847 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 153,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 150,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 130,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,424 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 118,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 98,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,031 miles

Nearside And Offside Rear Tyres Starting To Go Out Of Shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZRG is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

YS12 ZRG is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 ZRG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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