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SW61 FHZ

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,678 mi
Last recorded147,678 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FHZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 147,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 139,764 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 139,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 131,694 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,351 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 109,211 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever on rear levelling switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 93,696 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,895 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,905 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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SW61 FHZ is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White 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 SW61 FHZ registered?

SW61 FHZ is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is SW61 FHZ safe to buy?

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