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FP12 EAY

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,895 mi
Last recorded117,895 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EAY
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,542 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 94,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,516 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 84,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,961 miles

Rear both rear tyres mis-shaped on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,961 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres mis-shaped on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2019 77,837 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Corrosion to O/S/R coil spring.

Pass 1 May 2018 70,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 48,465 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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FP12 EAY is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP12 EAY registered?

FP12 EAY is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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