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AC02 BUC

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,939 mi
Last recorded177,939 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 BUC
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 177,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 166,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 163,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 153,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight sign of an oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,502 miles

o/s front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 130,402 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has various cuts in tread but not showing cords

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,471 miles

trims and covers restricting view of components.

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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AC02 BUC is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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AC02 BUC is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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