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E12 ETR

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,519 mi
Last recorded221,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 ETR
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 221,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn by insecure arch liner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 221,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall worn by insecure arch liner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 187,541 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 187,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 148,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,815 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,834 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 50,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 46,316 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2018 36,736 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 31,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E12 ETR is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E12 ETR registered?

E12 ETR is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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