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SM61 WLN

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,565 mi
Last recorded134,565 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WLN
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 134,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 126,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,912 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 108,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 101,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,700 miles

Front brake pads 60% worn

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 92,661 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,930 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

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))

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,930 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,521 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Gaiter has been repaired (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear 2x rear tyres cracking in tread

engine cover/under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear 2x rear tyres cracking in tread

engine cover/under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,484 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,148 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 31,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre treads starting to crack but not exposing cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SM61 WLN is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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SM61 WLN is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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