2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · OC05 SMC
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 115,298 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OC05 SMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 115,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OC05 SMC 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 (OC05 SMC) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
OC05 SMC Mileage History
- 17/11/202294,580 mi
- 22/11/202399,910 mi+5,330 mi
- 18/11/2024104,802 mi+4,892 mi
- 02/10/2025109,695 mi+4,893 mi
- 25/09/2026115,298 mi+5,603 mi
Average of roughly 5,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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