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M29 SOB

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 SOB
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 128,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 118,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 109,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Height sensor loom. (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,142 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,072 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,168 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 69,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,659 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,670 miles

o/s & n/s/f discs worn + ridged

o/s & n/s/f pads worn down very close to warning wires

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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M29 SOB is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M29 SOB registered?

M29 SOB is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is M29 SOB safe to buy?

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