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SW62 ESU

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,627 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 79,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 ()

Fail 6 Jan 2023 74,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 3 ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,747 miles

zero emissions data

Fail 11 Dec 2020 62,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

zero emissions data

Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,540 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 49,073 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 40,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,353 miles

offside rear disc corroded/pitted

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 ESU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW62 ESU registered?

SW62 ESU is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is SW62 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 ESU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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