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AO12 WUW

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WUW
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 128,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 125,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 121,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,821 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center mounting nuts corroded away (almost nothing left) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 116,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (255/45r20) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center mounting nuts corroded away (almost nothing left) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 110,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,319 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 89,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 May 2019 89,250 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 73,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2018 73,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 58,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,044 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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AO12 WUW is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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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AO12 WUW is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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