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DF12 AEA

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 97,295 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 97,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 8 Oct 2024 90,055 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 90,055 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,924 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,479 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 57,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,737 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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DF12 AEA is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF12 AEA registered?

DF12 AEA is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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