2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · N23 RAR
2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 96,272 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N23 RAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 96,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N23 RAR 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 (N23 RAR) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
N23 RAR Mileage History
- 22/03/202472,500 mi
- 22/03/202472,500 mi
- 28/03/202584,239 mi+11,739 mi
- 29/03/202584,242 mi+3 mi
- 07/04/202696,272 mi+12,030 mi
Average of roughly 11,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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