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2013 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · KX 6790

KX 6790

2013 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 194,660 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI Q3
Year / Origin
2013 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
194,660 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 February 2026 at 194,660 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently secured passes following immediate failures in the previous two years. The failure recorded in February 2026, just one mile prior to the pass, suggests a minor technicality or a specific sensor issue that was rectified instantly before the retest, rather than a systemic mechanical collapse. The mileage profile is significantly high for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per annum. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 15,176 miles in just over twelve months, indicating consistent high-frequency usage. This rapid accumulation typically leads to accelerated wear on drivetrain components, turbochargers, and suspension bushings. The gap of 7,738 miles recorded between March 2025 and February 2026 shows the vehicle remains in regular use rather than sitting for long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and bushings, as the high mileage often causes rubber components to perish or tear. Given the age and distance, a thorough check of the brake calipers for binding and the discs for thinning is necessary. While the record shows no structural corrosion failures yet, the high mileage justifies a close inspection of the underbody for rust and the engine for any oil or coolant leaks that might not be captured by a standard MOT test.
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KX 6790 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
  • 194,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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KX 6790 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 18:20
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Audi Q3 (KX 6790) between March 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 February 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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KX 6790 Mileage History

  1. 04/03/2024171,746 mi
  2. 20/02/2025186,758 mi+15,012 mi
  3. 04/03/2025186,922 mi+164 mi
  4. 24/02/2026194,659 mi+7,737 mi
  5. 24/02/2026194,660 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 11,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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