2012 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · VD11 ESH
2012 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 148,118 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
VD11 ESH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 148,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VD11 ESH 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 (VD11 ESH) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VD11 ESH Mileage History
- 13/03/2023127,512 mi
- 04/03/2024133,822 mi+6,310 mi
- 04/03/2024133,823 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/2025141,032 mi+7,209 mi
- 24/02/2026148,118 mi+7,086 mi
Average of roughly 6,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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