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SW62 VWJ

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 VWJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,690 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 116,690 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,237 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 110,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,221 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,095 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,080 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 72,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,820 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,791 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 34,999 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Fail 29 Aug 2016 34,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,918 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished slightly between the tread

Fail 15 Sep 2015 25,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres slightly perished

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 VWJ is a 2012 Audi Q3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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What year was SW62 VWJ registered?

SW62 VWJ is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is SW62 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 VWJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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