2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · PG56 APG
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 125,273 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PG56 APG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 125,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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PG56 APG 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 (PG56 APG) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PG56 APG Mileage History
- 11/12/2023107,496 mi
- 12/12/2023107,947 mi+451 mi
- 06/01/2025117,300 mi+9,353 mi
- 21/01/2026125,269 mi+7,969 mi
- 10/02/2026125,273 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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