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YT12 EEV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,879 mi
Last recorded107,879 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 EEV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 71,307 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 56,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,860 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 46,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,371 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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YT12 EEV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT12 EEV, 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 YT12 EEV registered?

YT12 EEV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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