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DK12 SJU

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,999 mi
Last recorded160,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SJU
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 160,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2026 160,994 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2025 133,912 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2025 133,912 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2024 120,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2024 120,440 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,374 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,899 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2022 82,899 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,552 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 69,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 59,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 35,622 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,277 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK12 SJU is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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DK12 SJU is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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