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NL12 PRV

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,827 mi
Last recorded124,827 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 PRV
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 124,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 124,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,722 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 75,692 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,294 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 67,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,744 miles

emissions too clean for test

engine management light is on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

emissions too clean for test

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,063 miles

emissions too clean for test

engine management light is on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

emissions too clean for test

engine management light is on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,037 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

emissions too clean for test

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

emissions too clean for test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,324 miles

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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NL12 PRV 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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NL12 PRV is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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