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J31 RST

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,537 mi
Last recorded114,537 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 RST
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 114,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,628 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,662 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 90,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,106 miles

Emissions limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the reading

Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 62,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,570 miles

engine cover fitted

front tyre treads wearing on edges

plastic trims on outer sills

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,149 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2016 31,012 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 25,149 miles

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

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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J31 RST is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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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What year was J31 RST registered?

J31 RST is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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