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WL12 RSY

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,102 mi
Last recorded129,102 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 RSY
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 129,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 117,361 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres low on tred in places

brake pad warning light showing a fault

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,999 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 107,971 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,533 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 98,533 miles

Offside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 86,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 66,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,857 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,830 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in both rear tyre tread

Fail 8 Jul 2015 25,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in both rear tyre tread

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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WL12 RSY is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black 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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WL12 RSY is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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