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AY12 YFF

2012 Audi Q3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YFF
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 114,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 98,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 98,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 86,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,678 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 80,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear unable to carry out inspection on all rear seat belts as vehicle presented for test with seats stowed and luggage on top of seats

Pass 5 May 2022 66,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,047 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,416 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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AY12 YFF 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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What year was AY12 YFF registered?

AY12 YFF is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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