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YD12 VKC

2012 Audi Q3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VKC
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,363 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (4917) @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (4918) @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 98,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 98,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 85,614 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 76,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 66,046 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 55,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 55,266 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 5 Jun 2019 37,488 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

zero emissions

Pass 5 Mar 2018 25,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 25,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in Tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 12,694 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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YD12 VKC is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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YD12 VKC is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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