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Y17 STA

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 STA
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 114,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit recommend to change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2025 102,217 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 94,134 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative N/S/R SELF LEVELING UNIT BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR OF TWO - MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 107V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,304 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 18,487 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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Y17 STA is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y17 STA registered?

Y17 STA is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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