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DK12 SKN

2012 Audi Q3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,057 mi
Last recorded154,057 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SKN
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 154,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 231,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 231,271 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 130,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 124,591 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 124,354 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear lower lamp lens broken

Pass 4 May 2020 119,590 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2019 117,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,770 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 115,770 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 109,020 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,159 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,225 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 86,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs slightly lipped

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges.

front brake discs getting slightly lipped.

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 SKN is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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