CarVerify

Free Car Check

SW62 ERO

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,779 mi
Last recorded104,779 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 ERO
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,779 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Jan 2026 104,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle is corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2025 98,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle is corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play INNER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn INNER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play INNER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ARM CENTRE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ARM CENTRE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,283 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes on calipers are slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 83,283 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes on calipers are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,091 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 51,141 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,480 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,459 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
Full Audi Q5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SW62 ERO is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW62 ERO?

You can check the full history of SW62 ERO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW62 ERO registered?

SW62 ERO is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is SW62 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 ERO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW62 ERO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SW62 ERO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.