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J40 TAM

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,681 mi
Last recorded131,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 TAM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 131,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 124,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 113,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 102,686 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 102,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,665 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 102,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 91,914 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 91,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,598 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J40 TAM is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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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What year was J40 TAM registered?

J40 TAM is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is J40 TAM safe to buy?

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