2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · SH12 ENO
2012 Audi Q3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 104,214 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 ENO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 104,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SH12 ENO 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 (SH12 ENO) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH12 ENO Mileage History
- 07/03/202494,295 mi
- 24/02/202599,741 mi+5,446 mi
- 25/02/202599,741 mi
- 23/02/2026104,214 mi+4,473 mi
- 23/02/2026104,214 mi
Average of roughly 5,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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