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SW12 KXH

2012 Audi Q3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 KXH
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 128,140 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 120,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 110,431 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,955 miles

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

structural corrosion

unable to test rear seat belts

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,955 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

structural corrosion

unable to test rear seat belts

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

components and structural corrosion

engine oil level low

fuel tank straps corroded

unable to test rear seat belts

under tray fitted unable to test testable items under tray damaged N/S front

Fail 27 Sep 2021 93,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

components and structural corrosion

engine oil level low

fuel tank straps corroded

unable to test rear seat belts

under tray fitted unable to test testable items under tray damaged N/S front

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,981 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

shock absorbers corroded.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,580 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 70,580 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,365 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,929 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 43,890 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,836 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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SW12 KXH is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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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SW12 KXH is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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