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VU12 XVF

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,170 mi
Last recorded100,170 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 XVF
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 100,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

O/s/f top strut mount slightly stiff

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 95,164 miles

both front coil springs slight corroded

rear discs poor condition n/s and o/s

rear subframe corroded

slight blow from down pipe flexi and close to touching steering rack

Fail 22 May 2025 95,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front coil springs slight corroded

rear discs poor condition n/s and o/s

rear subframe corroded

slight blow from down pipe flexi and close to touching steering rack

Pass 28 May 2024 89,336 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,314 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 80,314 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 67,458 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 67,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 52,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,206 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 10,274 miles

Front Steering system fouling against exhaust (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported dent up against steering rack (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front fog not working

pdf warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,023 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 10,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU12 XVF 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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VU12 XVF is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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