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WR62 VHU

2012 Audi Q5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,358 mi
Last recorded156,358 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 VHU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 156,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs lipped too. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 148,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 137,889 miles

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 129,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wiper blades smearing

center to front exhaust joint nuts corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge on 3m

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge on 3.5m

Fail 2 Dec 2022 129,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades smearing

center to front exhaust joint nuts corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge on 3m

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge on 3.5m

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2.5m

Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,090 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 118,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,540 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,509 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 66,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,898 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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WR62 VHU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Silver 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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WR62 VHU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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