2011 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · WU05 LAU
2011 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 119,695 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU05 LAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 119,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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WU05 LAU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi Q3 (WU05 LAU) between March 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
WU05 LAU Mileage History
- 02/03/202295,180 mi
- 12/12/202296,340 mi+1,160 mi
- 08/12/2023106,662 mi+10,322 mi
- 30/11/2024114,225 mi+7,563 mi
- 21/11/2025119,695 mi+5,470 mi
Average of roughly 6,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi Q3 Mk1 (8U)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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