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YS61 CVC

2012 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,427 mi
Last recorded201,427 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 CVC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 201,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 193,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 183,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 169,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 153,892 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 153,739 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 124,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2018 110,655 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 110,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,220 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 98,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,149 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing both edges

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,357 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads worn unable to view fully

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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YS61 CVC is a 2012 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS61 CVC, 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 YS61 CVC registered?

YS61 CVC is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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