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YS61 EXW

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,174 mi
Last recorded138,174 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 EXW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 126,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 115,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 108,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 101,495 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 101,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 95,059 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 89,697 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2020 89,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 84,343 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,479 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 77,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,925 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,925 miles

Offside Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 65,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EXW is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

YS61 EXW is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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