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AU03 RYS

2012 Audi Q3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RYS
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,489 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 123,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2355018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,645 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 116,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 114,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 111,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 108,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone ally bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone aiiy bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all x4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 98,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 81,728 miles

Under Guards preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,558 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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AU03 RYS is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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AU03 RYS is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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