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N17 XPS

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,850 mi
Last recorded154,850 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 XPS
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 154,850 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 146,028 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light both tears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 133,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 133,634 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,631 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 121,628 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,456 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,040 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,067 miles

Front tyres worn.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,568 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belt or seat back

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat belt or seat back

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

Nearside rear lower light lens is cracked/damaged

Offside 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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N17 XPS is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N17 XPS registered?

N17 XPS is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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