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DY12 VMW

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,200 mi
Last recorded142,200 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VMW
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 134,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,707 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,707 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,669 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,669 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,426 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 95,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,776 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,249 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

number plate spacing

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight buckle n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,147 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 43,147 miles

Centre Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Centre Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DY12 VMW is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 VMW registered?

DY12 VMW is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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