2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · VA61 FEX
2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 190,558 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA61 FEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 190,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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VA61 FEX 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 (VA61 FEX) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
VA61 FEX Mileage History
- 24/03/2022167,365 mi
- 13/03/2023180,095 mi+12,730 mi
- 20/03/2024186,183 mi+6,088 mi
- 23/05/2025190,558 mi+4,375 mi
- 23/05/2025190,558 mi
Average of roughly 7,326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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