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BD12 AYU

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,974 mi
Last recorded116,974 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 AYU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 116,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 116,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 112,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 106,927 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 102,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Body panel insecure undertray hanging down (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (rear most ) control arms have worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front most) control arms have worn bushes where the strut attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower lower lamp unit has water inside, not yet affecting lamp operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper arm is missing

coolant on min

Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 88,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracked/perished all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wall looks weakened due to aged rubber (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracked/perished all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracked/perished all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wall looks weakened due to aged rubber (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracked/perished all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,585 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 44,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BD12 AYU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue 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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BD12 AYU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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