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FV12 DZW

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,528 mi
Last recorded147,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DZW
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 147,528 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

play in offside front steering rack joint

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 140,634 miles

Front Both front shock absorber bodies getting corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle subframe and suspension components getting corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 131,753 miles

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

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 14 Sep 2023 131,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,298 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 64,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,249 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 34,525 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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FV12 DZW is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV12 DZW registered?

FV12 DZW is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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