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XH53 LMS

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,344 mi
Last recorded189,344 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXH53 LMS
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 189,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 183,577 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 174,111 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 161,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 161,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2019 134,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 101,720 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 101,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40R19 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,752 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 81,752 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

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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XH53 LMS is a 2012 Audi Q3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XH53 LMS registered?

XH53 LMS is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 9 December 2012.

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