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SO12 MPU

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,025 mi
Last recorded73,025 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 59,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 59,315 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear

Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,670 miles

"Zero emissions" recorded on test.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling rod defective.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 42,467 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

general damage to road wheels

Pass 2 May 2018 38,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,700 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 34,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,291 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,753 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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SO12 MPU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SO12 MPU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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