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P21 BMA

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,306 mi
Last recorded153,306 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 BMA
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 153,306 miles

Coolant level below minimum marker

Front N/S & O/S Shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear N/S & O/S Shock absorbers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2026 153,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 152,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 144,398 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2025 144,395 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 138,504 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2023 135,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 129,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 129,185 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling arm snapped nsr suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,316 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 124,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,061 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 120,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,780 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,780 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure retaining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,051 miles

engine management on

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Fail 2 Sep 2016 96,051 miles

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

engine management on

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,725 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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P21 BMA is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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P21 BMA is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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