2012 Audi A5 3.0L Petrol · V12 GCV
2012 Audi A5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 48,550 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
V12 GCV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 48,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V12 GCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A5 (V12 GCV) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
V12 GCV Mileage History
- 31/03/201516,474 mi
- 01/04/201516,474 mi
- 11/04/201620,163 mi+3,689 mi
- 04/04/201722,114 mi+1,951 mi
- 09/04/201824,161 mi+2,047 mi
- 25/03/201926,501 mi+2,340 mi
- 23/03/202126,470 mi-31 mi
- 03/02/202331,158 mi+4,688 mi
- 03/08/202335,029 mi+3,871 mi
- 05/07/202439,721 mi+4,692 mi
- 08/07/202543,696 mi+3,975 mi
- 30/07/202648,550 mi+4,854 mi
Average of roughly 2,831 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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