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YT12 FKV

2012 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,623 mi
Last recorded120,623 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 FKV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,623 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 115,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 113,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 107,785 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 101,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,056 miles

All 4 tyres tread low

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All 4 tyres tread low

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,292 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

Suspect wheel alignment incorrect

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 FKV is a 2012 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT12 FKV, 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 YT12 FKV registered?

YT12 FKV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YT12 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 FKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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