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HJ12 LBF

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,175 mi
Last recorded166,175 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LBF
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 166,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 166,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 166,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 150,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 150,791 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective play in u/j connecting to rack (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 114,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 99,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 74,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 67,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,745 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 255/45/20/101w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ12 LBF 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 75%.

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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HJ12 LBF is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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