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BJ12 XUM

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,635 mi
Last recorded131,635 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 131,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 131,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 126,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2024 119,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,888 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 113,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 107,015 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 107,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 99,964 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 91,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,999 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 79,999 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,621 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BJ12 XUM is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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BJ12 XUM is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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