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SM61 KAE

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,181 mi
Last recorded177,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KAE
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 177,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN 2/3 MIL ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN 1.6/2 MIL ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 177,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN 2/3 MIL ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN 1.6/2 MIL ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 168,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 156,287 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 156,287 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 144,017 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 131,010 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 124,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 123,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 121,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 112,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,750 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,719 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,719 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,475 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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SM61 KAE is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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SM61 KAE is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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