2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · HH54 ART
2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 78,218 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HH54 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 78,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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HH54 ART 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 (HH54 ART) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 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 (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
HH54 ART Mileage History
- 16/08/202365,221 mi
- 12/06/202467,325 mi+2,104 mi
- 10/06/202573,221 mi+5,896 mi
- 04/06/202678,218 mi+4,997 mi
- 05/06/202678,218 mi
Average of roughly 4,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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