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DE12 SPU

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,956 mi
Last recorded156,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SPU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 156,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 140,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 121,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 111,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 111,346 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 102,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 93,982 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 93,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 85,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 76,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,844 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2016 55,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,564 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE12 SPU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was DE12 SPU registered?

DE12 SPU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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