2011 Audi A5 3.2L Petrol · G12 KAL
2011 Audi A5 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 76,178 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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G12 KAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 76,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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G12 KAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A5 (G12 KAL) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
G12 KAL Mileage History
- 27/06/202265,257 mi
- 19/04/202368,559 mi+3,302 mi
- 19/06/202475,109 mi+6,550 mi
- 05/07/202576,178 mi+1,069 mi
Average of roughly 3,613 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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