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SW12 SMV

2012 Audi Q3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 135,825 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 135,821 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,891 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 88,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,965 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,334 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,817 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 SMV is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMV registered?

SW12 SMV is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is SW12 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 SMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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