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AB12 MCN

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,890 mi
Last recorded159,890 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 MCN
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 159,890 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 159,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 144,778 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 144,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 139,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside front shock absorber started to wear

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail and sidewalls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,664 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 51,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust sleeve corroded and broken but still secure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,752 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cuts

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Audi Q5?

Based on 932,637 MOT tests across 109,587 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,701
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
109,587
On UK Roads
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AB12 MCN is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 74,808 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q5 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB12 MCN is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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