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HW12 CEF

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,132 mi
Last recorded128,132 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 CEF
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 128,132 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust clamps corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,036 miles

All front suspension upper arm inner bushes split

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres cracked and slightly out of shape

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside front outer cv boot has slight leak

Offside rear number plate lamp inop

Play in offside front upper rear ball joint

Fail 11 Jun 2025 117,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension upper arm inner bushes split

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres cracked and slightly out of shape

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside front outer cv boot has slight leak

Offside rear number plate lamp inop

Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,365 miles

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

Rear discs lipped

Rear pads approx 80% worn

Slight play in offside inner rack end

Slight splitting to all front suspension bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,119 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside tyres are perishing all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 95,067 miles

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

Engine/ Under trays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside tyres are perishing all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,393 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust hanger lose but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,971 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,145 miles

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,539 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,403 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly damaged in side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,185 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HW12 CEF is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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HW12 CEF is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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