2012 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · KX12 XBB
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 135,447 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,447 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.
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KX12 XBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 135,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX12 XBB 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 (KX12 XBB) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KX12 XBB Mileage History
- 02/08/2024111,996 mi
- 12/07/2025121,658 mi+9,662 mi
- 12/07/2025121,659 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2026135,447 mi+13,788 mi
- 31/07/2026135,447 mi
Average of roughly 11,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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