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RF61 FYU

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,148 mi
Last recorded178,148 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 FYU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 178,148 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 174,896 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low & wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 174,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low & wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 171,017 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres getting low & perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 166,149 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 161,527 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 158,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 157,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 149,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 140,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,271 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 129,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,321 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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RF61 FYU 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 RF61 FYU registered?

RF61 FYU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is RF61 FYU safe to buy?

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