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ST12 TDU

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 TDU
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 124,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,264 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 118,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting around outer tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting around outer tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting around outer tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,517 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2024 110,517 miles

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 25 May 2023 110,474 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 23 May 2023 110,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2022 108,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,167 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,704 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 102,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,626 miles

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))

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

rear child seats fitted, not all seat belts were inspected

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,596 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, seat belt not inspected

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,740 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 94,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to wind out (5.2.5b)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,816 miles

under trays

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,079 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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ST12 TDU is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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ST12 TDU is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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