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235 LJ

2012 Audi Q3

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration235 LJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,148 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 68,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 68,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 66,848 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,772 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,492 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,649 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 59,644 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,130 miles

Front discs inner faces are corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 46,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut deep enough to expose cords. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs inner faces are corroded and pitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,020 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q3?

Based on 965,318 MOT tests across 113,837 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
113,837
On UK Roads
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235 LJ is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 69,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q3 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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235 LJ is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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