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DV12 XHM

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,172 mi
Last recorded144,172 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XHM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 144,172 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 144,172 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,595 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 133,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,887 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense incomplete but functioning correctly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear wash wipe inoperative

Fail 18 Feb 2021 101,050 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear wash wipe inoperative

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense incomplete but functioning correctly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 87,284 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inside and outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 68,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inside and outside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,802 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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DV12 XHM is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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DV12 XHM is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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