2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · MB04 MLB
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 134,375 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB04 MLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 134,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB04 MLB 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 (MB04 MLB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MB04 MLB Mileage History
- 28/09/2024113,385 mi
- 20/09/2025124,923 mi+11,538 mi
- 22/09/2025124,926 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/2026134,374 mi+9,448 mi
- 11/09/2026134,375 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,750 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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