2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · CLZ 811
2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 118,492 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CLZ 811 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 118,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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CLZ 811 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 (CLZ 811) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
CLZ 811 Mileage History
- 12/08/202285,250 mi
- 31/07/202392,688 mi+7,438 mi
- 08/08/2024100,819 mi+8,131 mi
- 11/08/2025111,755 mi+10,936 mi
- 18/08/2026118,492 mi+6,737 mi
Average of roughly 8,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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