2012 Audi A5 3.0L Petrol · D8 HLJ
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 70,327 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D8 HLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 70,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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D8 HLJ 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 (D8 HLJ) between December 2022 and July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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.
D8 HLJ Mileage History
- 13/12/202263,241 mi
- 12/12/202365,186 mi+1,945 mi
- 26/11/202468,378 mi+3,192 mi
- 02/12/202569,817 mi+1,439 mi
- 11/07/202670,327 mi+510 mi
Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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