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SW12 DTF

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,617 mi
Last recorded161,617 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 161,617 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 140,555 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower coil spring mount on suspension arm is badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower coil spring retainer is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 124,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower coil spring retainer is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing thin due to seizing brake calliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,883 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 80,729 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 80,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 67,159 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 67,159 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 56,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,298 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 34,480 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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SW12 DTF 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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SW12 DTF is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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