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AV12 XVW

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,007 mi
Last recorded183,007 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XVW
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 183,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 183,007 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rollbar link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 166,953 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 166,951 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 152,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 136,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 106,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 86,426 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 70,546 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Advise also ply cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2017 56,014 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 13 May 2016 41,713 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,325 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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AV12 XVW is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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AV12 XVW is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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