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SM12 PZD

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,907 mi
Last recorded112,907 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PZD
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 112,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 108,956 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 108,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front ....marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear ....marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,256 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 102,246 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked and perished 255/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm, inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 80,311 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,102 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 69,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 38,001 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM12 PZD is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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SM12 PZD is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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