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VN12 EJV

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EJV
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 105,937 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Shock absorbers, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 105,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Shock absorbers, corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 99,073 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy/Rough on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of Moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sun Visor Clip Broken but, Not Insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Forward Lower Arms Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 99,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split Open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts Knotchy/Rough on Rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of Moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sun Visor Clip Broken but, Not Insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Forward Lower Arms Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of Moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering Track Rod End Dust Cover Deteriorated

Offside Front Sun Visor Clip Broken But, Not Insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,607 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,606 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets - Inners NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,501 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,501 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,448 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 41,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,210 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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VN12 EJV is a 2012 Audi Q3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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VN12 EJV is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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