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G2 MBU

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,739 mi
Last recorded111,739 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 111,739 miles

front tyres scrubbed off/worn - outer edges

rear brake discs becoming lipped/scored

Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,501 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms (rear arm - large bush) becoming worn/split

Pass 30 Jan 2024 104,020 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 98,774 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2023 98,774 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,578 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,277 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,773 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 65,772 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 56,091 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,874 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 36,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Audi Q5 reliability report

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G2 MBU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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G2 MBU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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