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S18 MEK

2012 Audi Q3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,665 mi
Last recorded167,665 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MEK
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 167,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 156,426 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 156,426 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 119,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,911 miles

Front offside tyre is worn close to wear markers and starting to crack/perish

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

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

Rear tyres are cracking/perishing, going out of shape on inner edges and have nails in them

Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,910 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front offside tyre is worn close to wear markers and starting to crack/perish

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

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

Rear tyres are cracking/perishing, going out of shape on inner edges and have nails in them

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,109 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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S18 MEK is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Blue 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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S18 MEK is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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