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AJ05 STU

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,713 mi
Last recorded72,713 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 STU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,392 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,313 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleave clamps corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

engine under tray and floor pan covers fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 11 Nov 2022 53,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleave clamps corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine under tray and floor pan covers fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,195 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,138 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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AJ05 STU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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What year was AJ05 STU registered?

AJ05 STU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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