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SM12 FOJ

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,694 mi
Last recorded123,694 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FOJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 123,694 miles

Bonnet lever missing but can still be opened

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 123,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and lens broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wipper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing edges

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure few cracks on the lens (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 14 Jan 2025 113,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing edges

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure few cracks on the lens (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure lens slight damage few cracks (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all three rear ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Dec 2022 105,099 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light few cracks (4.5.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 3 Dec 2022 105,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light few cracks (4.5.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Dec 2021 101,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Lower break light lens have few cracks in the bumper light

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing inner edge

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,424 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,424 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,318 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,870 miles

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

front brake pads are getting thin.

o/s/f tyre is nearing 2mm of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,124 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,091 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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SM12 FOJ is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Silver 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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SM12 FOJ is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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