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YY12 JJU

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,018 mi
Last recorded173,018 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 JJU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,018 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 157,082 miles

under trays fitted tested in wet condition

Pass 15 Nov 2023 153,268 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,754 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 139,176 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 129,403 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 108,373 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 4 May 2019 108,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 5 May 2018 94,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 84,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 74,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,685 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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YY12 JJU is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 YY12 JJU, 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 YY12 JJU registered?

YY12 JJU is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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