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AJ12 VBA

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,474 mi
Last recorded166,474 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VBA
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 166,474 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 159,618 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 152,467 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 142,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 129,988 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 120,827 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts badly worn on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 120,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area of tyre 255/45/20 101w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts badly worn on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,834 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 6 Jul 2018 89,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions too clean to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions too clean to test

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,496 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,994 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres low on edges and perished

Rear tyres perished

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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AJ12 VBA is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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AJ12 VBA is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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