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YY12 OSB

2012 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 OSB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 105,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2025 100,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,447 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,628 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,100 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front wiper smearing the screen

Nearside Rear on 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,968 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 OSB is a 2012 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

YY12 OSB is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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