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2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LS05 NAT

LS05 NAT

2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 133,377 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
133,377 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness characterized by a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 22 March 2026 at 133,377 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean result follows several years of consecutive passes, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard and currently operates without the mechanical or structural failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a fourteen-year vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between January 2022 at 104,009 miles and March 2026 at 133,377 miles, the car covered roughly 29,000 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage profile. The intervals between tests, such as the thirteen-month gap between October 2023 and November 2024, suggest regular vehicle operation, which generally allows for the proactive identification of component wear before they escalate into mechanical failures. While the MOT record shows no recurring faults regarding suspension bushes, calipers, or corrosion, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear items common to the Audi A5 platform at this mileage. The buyer should verify the condition of the rubber suspension components and control arms, as these often degrade after a hundred thousand miles despite passing tests. Given the lack of recorded advisories, the primary focus should be checking for any fluid leaks or the state of the underbody protection to ensure the clean MOT history reflects the actual mechanical condition of the drivetrain.
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LS05 NAT Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2026
  • 133,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LS05 NAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Oct 2026, 17:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A5 (LS05 NAT) between September 2014 and March 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 22 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus , inner tyre side wall sp”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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LS05 NAT Mileage History

  1. 08/09/201420,400 mi
  2. 27/11/201529,244 mi+8,844 mi
  3. 01/12/201638,379 mi+9,135 mi
  4. 08/12/201747,590 mi+9,211 mi
  5. 21/03/201848,180 mi+590 mi
  6. 20/02/201968,951 mi+20,771 mi
  7. 20/02/201968,951 mi
  8. 15/01/202083,359 mi+14,408 mi
  9. 16/01/202083,361 mi+2 mi
  10. 06/01/202192,890 mi+9,529 mi
  11. 06/01/202192,890 mi
  12. 17/01/2022104,009 mi+11,119 mi
  13. 17/01/2022104,009 mi
  14. 13/10/2022109,911 mi+5,902 mi
  15. 10/10/2023114,223 mi+4,312 mi
  16. 02/11/2024118,223 mi+4,000 mi
  17. 22/03/2026133,377 mi+15,154 mi

Average of roughly 9,795 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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