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AV12 SZD

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 SZD
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 117,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 117,820 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 109,383 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,845 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r brake pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,149 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and nearside rear wearing low

Slight movement in inner offside steering arm

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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AV12 SZD is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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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What year was AV12 SZD registered?

AV12 SZD is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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