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YY12 YHC

2012 Audi Q3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,154 mi
Last recorded151,154 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 YHC
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 151,154 miles

Coolant low, reservoir empty.

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Passed on lock (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 151,126 miles

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

Coolant low, reservoir empty.

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Passed on lock (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 142,129 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,422 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 126,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 109,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped

Offside Rear tyre mis-shaped

Fail 26 Mar 2021 109,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped

Offside Rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,488 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces de-laminating & grooved

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs inner surfaces de-laminating

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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YY12 YHC is a 2012 Audi Q3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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YY12 YHC is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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