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GL12 FWV

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,950 mi
Last recorded148,950 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FWV
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 148,950 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 148,950 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2025 140,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 235/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm 235/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 235/55r19 ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (235/55r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 83,149 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (235/55r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,463 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jul 2018 58,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre (Punctured)

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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GL12 FWV 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 85.7%.

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 GL12 FWV registered?

GL12 FWV is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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