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DK12 SXW

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,219 mi
Last recorded121,219 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SXW
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 121,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 113,502 miles

Central Exhaust Sleeve Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm ( Rear ) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 106,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 98,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,584 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2023 98,580 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,692 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,674 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 88,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,021 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2018 56,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,112 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,928 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,005 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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DK12 SXW is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DK12 SXW registered?

DK12 SXW is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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