2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Petrol · MA62 WKM
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 59,239 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA62 WKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 59,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA62 WKM 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 (MA62 WKM) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
MA62 WKM Mileage History
- 04/04/202450,134 mi
- 03/03/202553,480 mi+3,346 mi
- 05/03/202553,489 mi+9 mi
- 06/03/202659,233 mi+5,744 mi
- 06/03/202659,239 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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