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VE12 SYH

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,646 mi
Last recorded121,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 SYH
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,646 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 121,633 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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,315 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 115,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear end suspension arm pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 108,117 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 108,117 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 91,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear end arm inner pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end arm inner bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 83,640 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end arm inner bush has slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 78,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,928 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,404 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,088 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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VE12 SYH is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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VE12 SYH is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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