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DU12 EMF

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 EMF
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 113,025 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wheels/tyres very close to front shockers

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubbers perished and splitting. NSR cable tied together (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full assembly including all suspension mounted components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished on inner shoulders and cracking open to almost cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,140 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches on screen from old wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,012 miles

Front wheels/tyres very close to front shockers

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full assembly including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre burst open on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheels/tyres very close to front shockers

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald to almost cords, about to split open (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full assembly including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,357 miles

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

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

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

larger tyres fitted on front axle from standard and very close to suspension component

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,088 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 84,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,697 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 72,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,833 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,605 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,152 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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DU12 EMF is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Silver 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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DU12 EMF is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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