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YY62 DCV

2012 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,058 mi
Last recorded171,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A574,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 171,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 169,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 162,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 158,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2021 149,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 125,505 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2018 104,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,398 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,352 miles

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

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

Central Lower middle clamp on exhaust is corroded.

Front brake disc's are lipped.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc's are lipped.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,894 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight damage

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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YY62 DCV is a 2012 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YY62 DCV, 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 YY62 DCV registered?

YY62 DCV is a 2012 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YY62 DCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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