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Y27 BES

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,591 mi
Last recorded117,591 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 BES
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,591 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper rear wishbone inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 117,591 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper rear wishbone inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,388 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 110,388 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve/Joiner defective/broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,916 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper, rear wishbone inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 102,916 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper, rear wishbone inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 95,709 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,246 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 89,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,770 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,412 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

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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Y27 BES is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White with a 2,967cc 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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Y27 BES is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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