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YY12 NPZ

2012 Audi Q3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,565 mi
Last recorded173,565 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NPZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 173,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 163,860 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension levelling sensor broken

no FAS detected

Pass 30 Nov 2023 154,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 144,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim, some damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis,sub frame,suspension some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,512 miles

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

smell fuel

Pass 20 Nov 2019 123,423 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 123,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,700 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

N/R alloy slightly damaged

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,703 miles

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

emissions not tested due rev limiter

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,320 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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YY12 NPZ is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YY12 NPZ is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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