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SW62 DBO

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,056 mi
Last recorded164,056 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 DBO
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 164,056 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 164,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 158,550 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2024 151,590 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2023 139,242 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 139,242 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,782 miles

chip in screen

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2022 130,782 miles

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

chip in screen

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge + cracked in tread

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 120,149 miles

both rear tyres are beginning to develop splits on the inside sidewalls

Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,141 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are beginning to develop splits on the inside sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,238 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,217 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 DBO is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White 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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What year was SW62 DBO registered?

SW62 DBO is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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