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SH12 KGU

2012 Audi Q3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,416 mi
Last recorded139,416 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 KGU
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 139,416 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2026 139,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 132,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2025 132,217 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,459 miles

Nearside Front Looks like the incorrect spring has been fitted.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 120,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Looks like the incorrect spring has been fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 114,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 114,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 89,550 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 87,774 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 80,190 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 66,910 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 66,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 54,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,177 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,017 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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SH12 KGU is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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SH12 KGU is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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