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E16 TKO

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,935 mi
Last recorded164,935 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 TKO
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 164,935 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 156,429 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 156,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 148,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 148,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,916 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 140,916 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 133,439 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 133,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 126,907 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 126,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 122,314 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 122,314 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,395 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,240 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

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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E16 TKO is a 2012 Audi Q3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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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E16 TKO is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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