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YD12 BDU

2012 Audi Q5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 93,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 80,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT UPPER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT UPPER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 80,756 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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT UPPER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT UPPER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,007 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 77,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center , clamps , corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 73,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage to sensor missing (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center , clamps , corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,441 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 66,795 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,482 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,322 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,828 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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YD12 BDU is a 2012 Audi Q5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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YD12 BDU is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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