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YF12 CEO

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

234,720 mi
Last recorded234,720 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 CEO
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 234,720 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 234,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 213,752 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 202,979 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 202,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 192,358 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On But All Brakes OK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low + Worn Inner Edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 185,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 185,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 177,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 164,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing more, and is slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 164,467 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing more, and is slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 146,595 miles

both front inner tyres worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,442 miles

smoke reading 0.0

Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

smoke reading 0.0

Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 129,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 121,204 miles

Both rear tyres worn to secondary rubber on the inside edge

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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YF12 CEO is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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YF12 CEO is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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