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SH12 MKU

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,751 mi
Last recorded131,751 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MKU
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has a headlamp levelling device fitted with a broken pivot rod attached, clearly preventing the device from functioning

The fuel filler access flap does not lock as intended

Fail 16 Feb 2026 131,639 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has a headlamp levelling device fitted with a broken pivot rod attached, clearly preventing the device from functioning

The fuel filler access flap does not lock as intended

Pass 12 Feb 2025 123,148 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 123,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing mounting securing/locking bolt/nut (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed control inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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))

The fuel access flap does not secure as intended

Pass 13 Feb 2023 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Only from inside relevant control (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 105,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Only from inside relevant control (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,263 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 99,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,234 miles

The rear brake pads are worn very low

Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

The rear brake pads are worn very low

Pass 31 May 2019 85,740 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 85,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 74,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 56,032 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SH12 MKU is a 2012 Audi Q3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was SH12 MKU registered?

SH12 MKU is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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