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DN05 MCY

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MCY
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Uneven & Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Uneven & Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 95,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 95,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Edge Worn Slightly Uneven

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Tread Worn Slightly Uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,925 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 68,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,754 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner/outer edges of tread

nearside rear tyre tread worn 'stepped' on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 6 Apr 2018 42,194 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner/outer edges of tread

nearside rear tyre tread worn 'stepped' on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,036 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,754 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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DN05 MCY is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Silver 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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DN05 MCY is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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