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SM61 XKL

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,671 mi
Last recorded187,671 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 187,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 182,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 176,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 174,097 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 174,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 170,547 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 161,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,724 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 150,722 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 139,303 miles

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

exhaust centre sleeve loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 139,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre sleeve loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 128,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 127,800 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre edges worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,319 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall, cords not showing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 113,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall, cords not showing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SM61 XKL 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 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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What year was SM61 XKL registered?

SM61 XKL is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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