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VN12 WKB

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,477 mi
Last recorded215,477 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WKB
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 215,477 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 215,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Rear rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Rear rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 193,316 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly separated but still performing function (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 193,094 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly separated but still performing function (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective bulb may be seated incorrectly, poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 172,341 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 21 Apr 2022 139,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 133,602 miles

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 25 Jun 2020 126,814 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 114,802 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

lower Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,353 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre at 2mm

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,020 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 66,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 66,091 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VN12 WKB is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black 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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VN12 WKB is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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