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DF12 HDZ

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,462 mi
Last recorded155,462 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 HDZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 155,462 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 155,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,298 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2023 121,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 77,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,083 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 56,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre is castellated

Offside Rear tyre is castellated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 25,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre is castellated

Offside Rear tyre is castellated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,192 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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DF12 HDZ is a 2012 Audi Q3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF12 HDZ registered?

DF12 HDZ is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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