2012 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · JA53 WAR
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21/11/2012. Recorded mileage 126,692 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2967cc
JA53 WAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 126,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JA53 WAR Mileage History
- 27/11/2023116,381 mi
- 11/12/2023116,382 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2024118,011 mi+1,629 mi
- 20/10/2025126,692 mi+8,681 mi
- 21/10/2025126,692 mi
Average of roughly 5,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JA53 WAR 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 (JA53 WAR) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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