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2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · SM12 ADU

SM12 ADU

2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 111,603 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2012 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
111,603 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last three years. The most recent MOT test on 22 January 2026 at 111,603 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just two days prior at the same mileage. This suggests a minor, easily rectified issue, such as a blown bulb or a minor sensor fault, which was addressed immediately by the owner rather than a significant mechanical or structural failure. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent with typical annual usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between January 2023 at 95,641 miles and February 2025 at 106,149 miles, the car covered 10,508 miles, indicating steady use. The subsequent 5,454 miles recorded in the final year leading to the January 2026 test confirm regular operation, which is generally beneficial for preventing the degradation of rubber components and seals associated with long periods of standing. While the digital MOT history is clean of recurring advisories, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for high-mileage Audi models of this era. Given the 111,000-mile mark, the buyer should verify the condition of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs, which often perish at this interval. They should also check the brake discs for uneven wear and inspect for underside corrosion on the subframe, as the MOT test does not always capture early-stage structural oxidation between tests.

SM12 ADU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
  • 111,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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SM12 ADU Mileage History

  1. 26/01/202395,641 mi
  2. 24/01/2024100,199 mi+4,558 mi
  3. 03/02/2025106,149 mi+5,950 mi
  4. 20/01/2026111,603 mi+5,454 mi
  5. 22/01/2026111,603 mi

Average of roughly 5,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM12 ADU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SM12 ADU) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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