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SW12 PXF

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,698 mi
Last recorded111,698 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 111,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 100,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,254 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,090 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 87,090 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing both front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,900 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,900 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 71,157 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,857 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 50,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,448 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 PXF 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 80%.

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 SW12 PXF registered?

SW12 PXF is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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