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SW61 FTO

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FTO
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 130,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 121,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 108,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joining sleeve has a small hole/minor leak caused by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most suspension arm, bush has slight deterioration/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most suspension arm, bush has slight deterioration/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 101,137 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2022 92,051 miles

Rear tyres are different, o/s/r is run flat while n/s/r is non-run flat.

Pass 19 May 2021 84,804 miles

N/S/F suspension height sensor arm is seizing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect sign of a slight leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,322 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 40,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55 19V (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,376 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

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 FTO is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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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What year was SW61 FTO registered?

SW61 FTO is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is SW61 FTO safe to buy?

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