2012 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · HN62 EWR
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 131,061 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN62 EWR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 131,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN62 EWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A5 (HN62 EWR) between November 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HN62 EWR Mileage History
- 04/11/201544,092 mi
- 19/09/201657,531 mi+13,439 mi
- 01/09/201769,041 mi+11,510 mi
- 01/09/201769,041 mi
- 22/08/201879,679 mi+10,638 mi
- 05/09/201991,398 mi+11,719 mi
- 07/09/202099,447 mi+8,049 mi
- 15/09/2021105,405 mi+5,958 mi
- 20/09/2021105,424 mi+19 mi
- 26/08/2022110,840 mi+5,416 mi
- 30/08/2022110,840 mi
- 06/09/2023116,630 mi+5,790 mi
- 03/09/2024122,183 mi+5,553 mi
- 03/09/2025127,043 mi+4,860 mi
- 02/09/2026131,061 mi+4,018 mi
Average of roughly 8,032 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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