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OV12 XHW

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,795 mi
Last recorded136,795 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XHW
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 136,795 miles

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

heat shield insecure rear

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2025 127,332 miles

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 25 Jan 2025 127,332 miles

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

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2024 117,728 miles

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,424 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 95,978 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,659 miles

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 2 May 2019 71,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,004 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 60,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 51,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 42,423 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 42,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 32,859 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 32,859 miles

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

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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OV12 XHW is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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OV12 XHW is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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