MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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))
Engine/ Under trays fitted
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside tyres are perishing all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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
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))
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))
covers restricting view of vehicle
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
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
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Audi Q5?
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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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