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GV12 VFT

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,749 mi
Last recorded159,749 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 VFT
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 159,749 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2026 159,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2025 155,974 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 155,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Apr 2024 141,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 121,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 121,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,931 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 105,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,536 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 31 Aug 2019 93,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,016 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,233 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 55,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,705 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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GV12 VFT is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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GV12 VFT is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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