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SW61 GYZ

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,154 mi
Last recorded133,154 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 GYZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 133,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 133,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 124,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished but not holed or insecure

advise n/s/r tyre tread is low near limit of 1.6 mm and o/s n/s front tyres are worn on edges

advise o/s n/s rear shockers corroded but not leaking or excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise slight play o/s n/s front inner steering tie rod ends

advise very slight movement from n/s/f lower front ball joint advise to replace

Pass 23 May 2024 116,069 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 May 2023 107,860 miles

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 23 May 2022 97,835 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 90,690 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,265 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 74,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 55,974 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 55,972 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,742 miles

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

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 GYZ 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 SW61 GYZ registered?

SW61 GYZ is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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