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YK12 DEM

2012 Audi Q5

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,379 mi
Last recorded155,379 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DEM
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 155,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 85,481 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 132,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,634 miles

condensation in near side headlight

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,928 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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YK12 DEM is a 2012 Audi Q5 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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What year was YK12 DEM registered?

YK12 DEM is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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