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RV12 AYL

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,677 mi
Last recorded182,677 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 182,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sun visor not locking in closed position

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 169,546 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scoured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full covers/undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Fail 14 Oct 2024 169,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scoured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full covers/undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 3 Nov 2023 159,409 miles

Engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 9 Nov 2022 146,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam weak output (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 137,034 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,537 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 114,759 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,157 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 86,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 69,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,740 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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RV12 AYL is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYL is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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