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A2 LYU

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,786 mi
Last recorded199,786 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 199,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 192,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 185,696 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 185,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch shield and under tray are fowling tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 168,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm 235/50v18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 235/50v18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 154,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,248 miles

front windscreen has a small chip

Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,558 miles

front windscreen has small chip in it

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,326 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 111,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,806 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,725 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low

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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A2 LYU is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was A2 LYU registered?

A2 LYU is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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