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RV12 AXB

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,661 mi
Last recorded121,661 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 AXB
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,661 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear would advise disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 121,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly possibly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear would advise disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,722 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

No smoke emitted.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 97,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 97,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 92,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,629 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV12 AXB 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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RV12 AXB is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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