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SW62 DTY

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,599 mi
Last recorded140,599 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 140,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,666 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,615 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 113,573 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 113,573 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,667 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 104,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,334 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 95,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,135 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,701 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)

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 DTY is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DTY is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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