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GV12 OWU

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,189 mi
Last recorded157,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OWU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 157,189 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 157,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 151,178 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2024 144,846 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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 138,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 130,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 122,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 118,034 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smeary

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge !!!!!!!!!! Outer edges !!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,721 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,405 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,928 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 102,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,916 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GV12 OWU 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 GV12 OWU registered?

GV12 OWU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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