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SW62 BNY

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,240 mi
Last recorded134,240 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BNY
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 134,240 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,521 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively look slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 119,876 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,496 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 98,496 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,517 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

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

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

engine cover fitted

no smoke emitted on emissions test

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 82,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

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

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

engine cover fitted

no smoke emitted on emissions test

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 61,392 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside and nearside (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,437 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,773 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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SW62 BNY is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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SW62 BNY is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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