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N80 CEN

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,782 mi
Last recorded106,782 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 99,654 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exh corroded on joint all flange nut corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 99,654 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exh corroded on joint all flange nut corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 91,992 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A four front upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe to center pipe flanges cracked not blowing. Center to rear jointing sleeve corroded.

Fail 21 May 2024 91,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A four front upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe to center pipe flanges cracked not blowing. Center to rear jointing sleeve corroded.

Pass 23 May 2023 83,834 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 83,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also punched (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 76,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 68,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,127 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,127 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,951 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,954 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 26,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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N80 CEN is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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N80 CEN is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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