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SM12 PZF

2012 Audi Q3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,396 mi
Last recorded32,396 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PZF
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 32,396 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2025 29,885 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 29,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers smearing lightly

Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,790 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 29,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,107 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 29,107 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,949 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on sidewall

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,354 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 21,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SM12 PZF is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM12 PZF registered?

SM12 PZF is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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