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SW61 LXU

2012 Audi Q5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LXU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,154 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 67,216 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 51,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2023 36,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 21,518 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 21,518 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,727 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 12,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 10,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 8,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LXU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Red with a 1,968cc 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW61 LXU registered?

SW61 LXU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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