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YR12 NZN

2012 Audi Q5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,714 mi
Last recorded125,714 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q574,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NZN
MakeAudi
ModelQ5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 125,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 125,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,663 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 95,669 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,188 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,058 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to age crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2018 77,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,627 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,553 miles

Front pads 80% worn

Retaining strap for fuel tank bent

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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YR12 NZN 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 78.6%.

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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YR12 NZN is a 2012 Audi Q5, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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