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SX12 DBU

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,105 mi
Last recorded150,105 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 150,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 143,279 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 143,275 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached back (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached back (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 124,858 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,588 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 116,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner slight damage front end area

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint on steering has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 106,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint on steering has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,934 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,695 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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SX12 DBU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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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SX12 DBU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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