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EL52 BOB

2012 Audi Q5

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,724 mi
Last recorded77,724 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL52 BOB
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,724 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 75,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,100 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 74,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 72,583 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 68,254 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,254 miles

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,460 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from interior mirror ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2019 63,460 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,966 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,638 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,938 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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EL52 BOB is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EL52 BOB registered?

EL52 BOB is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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