2012 Audi A5 1.7L Diesel · GY12 DRV
2012 Audi A5 (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 198,779 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY12 DRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 198,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GY12 DRV Mileage History
- 22/09/2023154,831 mi
- 20/09/2024172,456 mi+17,625 mi
- 19/09/2025186,098 mi+13,642 mi
- 11/09/2026198,353 mi+12,255 mi
- 18/09/2026198,779 mi+426 mi
Average of roughly 14,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GY12 DRV 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 (GY12 DRV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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