2012 Audi Q5 · 17,893 MOT tests
2012 Audi Q5 reliability
2012 Audi Q5s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 Q5 years (17,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 99,030
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,893
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Suspension4.5%
- Tyres4.1%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.92%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.91%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.68%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp levelling device inoperative 1.08%
A faulty levelling device means the headlamps may dazzle others or light the road poorly when the car is loaded.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.02%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.11%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Audi Q5 reliable?
2012 Audi Q5s fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 13 Q5 years (17,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.92% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.91% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi Q5 shows 99,030 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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