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YR12 DER

2012 Audi Q3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,493 mi
Last recorded162,493 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 DER
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 162,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 151,009 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 150,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,721 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 124,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2022 94,706 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 on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check offside beam pattern due to being inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 87,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,021 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,403 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 57,403 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,700 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring under side components

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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YR12 DER is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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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YR12 DER is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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