CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN12 YXY

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,594 mi
Last recorded134,594 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationVN12 YXY
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 134,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,416 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,625 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated At rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,551 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both O/S lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres on 1mm. 255/45/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated At rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,126 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 44,311 miles

opacity means value to clean for an emission reading

Pass 15 May 2015 36,214 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Slight clutch judder

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

VN12 YXY is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN12 YXY?

You can check the full history of VN12 YXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN12 YXY registered?

VN12 YXY is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is VN12 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 YXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN12 YXY 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 VN12 YXY. 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.