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RE12 VZX

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,662 mi
Last recorded131,662 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VZX
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 131,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,100 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 123,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 108,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,539 miles

Offside Rear Inner Non repairable nail puncture. Tyre should be replace when possible

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,825 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 89,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,253 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 58,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RE12 VZX is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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What year was RE12 VZX registered?

RE12 VZX is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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