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J25 CXA

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,775 mi
Last recorded142,775 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 CXA
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 142,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc back plate/shield insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc back plate/shield insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,043 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 101,390 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve clamps rotted through, loose/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension height level sensor arm broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes slightly splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Both tyre outer side walls scrubbed and starting to perish

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,573 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 65,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,463 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
Full Audi Q5 reliability report

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J25 CXA 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 80%.

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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J25 CXA is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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