2012 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · CA12 BEU
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 118,240 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA12 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 118,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA12 BEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A5 (CA12 BEU) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
CA12 BEU Mileage History
- 23/05/2022110,804 mi
- 25/05/2022111,071 mi+267 mi
- 24/05/2023114,219 mi+3,148 mi
- 03/09/2024118,240 mi+4,021 mi
- 03/09/2024118,240 mi
Average of roughly 3,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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