2012 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · ML62 VJV
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 115,362 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,362 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ML62 VJV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 115,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
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ML62 VJV 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 (ML62 VJV) between October 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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 (25 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”.
ML62 VJV Mileage History
- 22/10/201533,910 mi
- 19/10/201640,738 mi+6,828 mi
- 14/10/201746,055 mi+5,317 mi
- 22/10/201856,836 mi+10,781 mi
- 21/10/201975,767 mi+18,931 mi
- 21/10/202089,483 mi+13,716 mi
- 21/10/202195,637 mi+6,154 mi
- 21/10/2022100,023 mi+4,386 mi
- 22/10/2022100,023 mi
- 21/10/2023103,230 mi+3,207 mi
- 18/10/2024111,107 mi+7,877 mi
- 18/10/2024111,107 mi
- 17/10/2025113,888 mi+2,781 mi
- 16/10/2026115,362 mi+1,474 mi
- 16/10/2026115,362 mi
Average of roughly 7,416 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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