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SM62 LRL

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 LRL
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,675 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 126,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 113,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 97,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,399 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,788 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,788 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,927 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 67,927 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 33,023 miles

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

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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SM62 LRL 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 LRL registered?

SM62 LRL is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SM62 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 LRL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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