2012 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · SO12 XZR
2012 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 155,354 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SO12 XZR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 155,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO12 XZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi Q5 (SO12 XZR) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SO12 XZR Mileage History
- 23/02/201544,922 mi
- 01/03/201656,543 mi+11,621 mi
- 28/02/201768,598 mi+12,055 mi
- 01/03/201881,149 mi+12,551 mi
- 20/02/201991,840 mi+10,691 mi
- 20/02/2020101,369 mi+9,529 mi
- 15/02/2021107,154 mi+5,785 mi
- 16/02/2022114,505 mi+7,351 mi
- 17/02/2023123,693 mi+9,188 mi
- 19/02/2024133,338 mi+9,645 mi
- 28/02/2025144,233 mi+10,895 mi
- 17/02/2026155,354 mi+11,121 mi
Average of roughly 10,053 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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