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J23 YDL

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 YDL
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 127,868 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 123,588 miles

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Aug 2024 108,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 108,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 101,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,266 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,007 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,252 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,221 miles

Central Not able to fully examine Brake Pipes due to under body plastic covering.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Air Suspension unit slightly low (Ride height).

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front PAS pipe bracket broken (but pipes secure and not chafing).

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,544 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,897 miles

Nearside Rear Air Suspension slightly low.

Not able to fully examine brake pipes on vehicle floor due to plastic coverings.

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front PAS pipe bracket broken but pipes still secure in vehicle.

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,509 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn. (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn. (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,990 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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J23 YDL is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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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J23 YDL is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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