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YS62 DVJ

2012 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,995 mi
Last recorded139,995 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 DVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 139,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,520 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 132,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,732 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,023 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 113,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,283 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,149 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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YS62 DVJ is a 2012 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 YS62 DVJ, 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 YS62 DVJ registered?

YS62 DVJ is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YS62 DVJ 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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