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EA12 MKZ

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,381 mi
Last recorded135,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 MKZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,381 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 135,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 105,342 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 105,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,069 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,236 miles

Both rear tyres are deteroirated

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,042 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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EA12 MKZ is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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What year was EA12 MKZ registered?

EA12 MKZ is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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