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YE12 YNL

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,968 mi
Last recorded134,968 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 YNL
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 134,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main spring arm has some surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main spring arm has some surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 134,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main spring arm has some surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main spring arm has some surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,206 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 126,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 126,940 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 124,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 116,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 107,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,575 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 102,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 91,937 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 84,557 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 75,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 65,240 miles

front brake discs have slight lip

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2015 45,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

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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YE12 YNL is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YE12 YNL is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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