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EX12 XZG

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XZG
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 77,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc pitted on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 77,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing on the inner edge (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc pitted on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,820 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 61,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,969 miles

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

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 58,969 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,089 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,730 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,196 miles

front discs lipped

front pads are close to legal limit

Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs lipped

front pads are close to legal limit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,156 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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EX12 XZG 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 75%.

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 EX12 XZG registered?

EX12 XZG is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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