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SW12 RSV

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 RSV
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 141,649 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 141,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 134,430 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 134,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all off rear suspension components showing heavy signs off corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,428 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 133,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 122,939 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,349 miles

advice on front and rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,349 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

advice on front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,637 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,760 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,760 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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SW12 RSV is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was SW12 RSV registered?

SW12 RSV is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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