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SW62 AKY

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 AKY
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,817 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 98,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 89,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,489 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 82,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,636 miles

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

Zero emission readings

Fail 1 Sep 2022 72,636 miles

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

Zero emission readings

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,752 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 55,752 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamps insecure and rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,892 miles

Covers fitted to lower body obscuring inspection of testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,033 miles

emission too low to register

Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,733 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 26,280 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked between tread

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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SW62 AKY is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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SW62 AKY is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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