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V4 NEX

2012 Audi Q5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,003 mi
Last recorded114,003 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 NEX
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 114,003 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front wing damaged

offside headlamp partially insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,664 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 109,662 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,589 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 104,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,501 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 99,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,654 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 90,977 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 86,413 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 77,761 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All 4 (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,457 miles

both front tyres wearing from the outer edge+both front tyres wearing low

child seat fitted to nearside rear the seat belt not fully tested

front bumper from offside paint work damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake wear warning lamp indicate fault

child seat fitted to nearside rear the seat belt not fully tested

front and rear brake pads worn very low

front bumper from offside paint work damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 14 Nov 2015 54,287 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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V4 NEX is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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.

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V4 NEX is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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