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W40 HER

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,598 mi
Last recorded33,598 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 HER
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 33,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight noise from steering area when turned lock to lock

Pass 29 Jul 2024 31,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 30,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering& slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged lens cracked

Undertrays & engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of under body and other parts

Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,427 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2022 27,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2021 22,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 20,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,349 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2018 15,366 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 9,263 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 7,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W40 HER is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was W40 HER registered?

W40 HER is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is W40 HER safe to buy?

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