2012 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · MF62 BZP
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 198,791 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,791 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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MF62 BZP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2025
- 198,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF62 BZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A5 (MF62 BZP) between April 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 January 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MF62 BZP Mileage History
- 04/04/2022169,819 mi
- 15/11/2023196,103 mi+26,284 mi
- 20/11/2023196,159 mi+56 mi
- 04/01/2025198,791 mi+2,632 mi
Average of roughly 10,519 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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