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YX62 ZDV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,169 mi
Last recorded138,169 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 ZDV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 138,169 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 138,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,539 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 97,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 87,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,723 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,991 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 38,521 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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YX62 ZDV 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 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 YX62 ZDV, 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 YX62 ZDV registered?

YX62 ZDV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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