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M7 MEL

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,483 mi
Last recorded113,483 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 113,483 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Feb 2026 113,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Fluid has accumilated to the bottom of the shock and dribbling onto the floor (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,231 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,898 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,466 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 62,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M7 MEL is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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M7 MEL is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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