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G13 MBB

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,619 mi
Last recorded159,619 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 MBB
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 159,619 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 159,619 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 147,470 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 130,658 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2023 114,171 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 114,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Lower Rear Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Leaking Oil ( Not Severe ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 102,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Lower Rear Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Leaking Oil ( Not Severe ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,513 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,103 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,050 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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G13 MBB is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White 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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G13 MBB is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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