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M5 XWS

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XWS
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,489 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,952 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,679 miles

alloy wheels curb damaged

emissions too clean to register

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,626 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,801 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q7?

Based on 556,904 MOT tests across 56,360 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
7,889
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
56,360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,208
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,137
Registration plate lamp not working 1,958
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M5 XWS is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Q7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Q7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M5 XWS registered?

M5 XWS is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is M5 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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