2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · HS12 SAM
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 97,052 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS12 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 97,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS12 SAM 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 (HS12 SAM) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HS12 SAM Mileage History
- 23/03/202480,747 mi
- 27/03/202480,749 mi+2 mi
- 31/03/202587,609 mi+6,860 mi
- 31/03/202697,048 mi+9,439 mi
- 01/04/202697,052 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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