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AJ12 AEA

2012 Audi Q3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,623 mi
Last recorded114,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q369,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Sunvisor clip broken but visor stays up

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bumpstop Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides of Spring Hanger Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2026 114,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing Worn/Seized Rough Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sunvisor clip broken but visor stays up

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bumpstop Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides of Spring Hanger Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,519 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 103,519 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 90,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 71,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,575 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,408 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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AJ12 AEA is a 2012 Audi Q3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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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AJ12 AEA is a 2012 Audi Q3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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