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WJ62 VLM

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,594 mi
Last recorded131,594 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,594 miles

Knocking noise from steering rack

Nearside Front Outer door handle intermittent

Fail 12 Feb 2026 131,583 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

internal bonnet release handle broken

underside covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,936 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 121,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 113,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,097 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 111,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,330 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 99,329 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 43,332 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,576 miles

both offside rear lamps cracked.

engine bay and undershields fitted at time of test.

rear tyres starting to perish and wear low on the inner edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,951 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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WJ62 VLM 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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WJ62 VLM is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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