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SW62 AXK

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,012 mi
Last recorded151,012 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 AXK
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 151,012 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre flange nuts missing /badly corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on all front arms offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST AT MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 141,646 miles

Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mating flange nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 141,626 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Mating flange nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 130,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted underneath can not test some testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on outsides, also cracked on tread [aged 2018] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 122,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on outsides, also cracked on tread [aged 2018] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,181 miles

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 AXK is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AXK is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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