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Y3 AEF

2012 Audi Q5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,738 mi
Last recorded180,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 AEF
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 180,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 180,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 169,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 157,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush, shock absorber attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 145,568 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 145,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 132,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,225 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 79,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in both tyres treads not showing ply

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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Y3 AEF is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y3 AEF registered?

Y3 AEF is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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