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YS62 FCV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

220,260 mi
Last recorded220,260 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 FCV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 220,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 199,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 175,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 154,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 128,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust mid sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 121,741 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' bigger than 10mm but dose not effect drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 114,499 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' bigger than 10mm but dose not effect drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,963 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 88,963 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FCV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

YS62 FCV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YS62 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 FCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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