2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Petrol · GP12 AVO
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 98,786 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP12 AVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 98,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP12 AVO 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 (GP12 AVO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GP12 AVO Mileage History
- 20/01/202383,258 mi
- 23/01/202488,109 mi+4,851 mi
- 24/01/202488,109 mi
- 20/01/202593,047 mi+4,938 mi
- 16/01/202698,786 mi+5,739 mi
Average of roughly 5,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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