2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · B3 RGO
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 163,834 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B3 RGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 163,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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B3 RGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi Q3 (B3 RGO) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
B3 RGO Mileage History
- 05/08/2022103,542 mi
- 04/08/2023121,280 mi+17,738 mi
- 31/07/2024138,308 mi+17,028 mi
- 31/07/2025150,897 mi+12,589 mi
- 07/08/2026163,834 mi+12,937 mi
Average of roughly 15,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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