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AB55 HPE

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,042 mi
Last recorded173,042 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 173,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower uj worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 157,532 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 147,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 146,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 / 60 / 18 103 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2023 133,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 116,930 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 116,930 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,864 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,927 miles

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,483 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,811 miles

engine cover and undershield fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 62,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover and undershield fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,220 miles

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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AB55 HPE is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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AB55 HPE is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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