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SC12 PAO

2012 Audi Q3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 PAO
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,981 miles

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

Underside corroded {rear subframe, suspension components}

Fail 11 Nov 2025 104,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded {rear subframe, suspension components}

Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,163 miles

Rear subframe/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear subframe/suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 92,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,211 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,552 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,201 miles

rear brake discs [faces]corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,333 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/also shuddering

Fail 10 Jul 2018 42,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded/also shuddering

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,689 miles

front brake discs corroded[inside faces]

n/s/r tyre high spot

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,800 miles

front brake discs corroded[inside faces]

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,384 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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SC12 PAO is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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SC12 PAO is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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