2012 Audi Q3 2.0L Diesel · YP62 DZF

The Audi Q3 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 10 November 2025 at 117,106 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the vehicle clearing its final examination without advisories. Two earlier failures on 25 October 2025 at 116,667 miles and 8 November 2023 at 95,340 miles both show no defects logged, indicating administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults at those points. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2012 vehicle, averaging roughly 8,365 miles per year across its life to reach 117,106 miles. The record moves from 95,340 miles on 8 November 2023 to 95,618 miles nine days later, then 104,135 miles by 12 November 2024 and 116,667 miles by late October 2025. This shows a quiet year after the 2023 tests followed by around 12,500 miles in the subsequent twelve months, a moderate increase but within normal use. The DVSA data is sparse, with clean passes and no advisories recorded across the visible history. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the age and mileage even though the MOT log flags no wear. The two failure entries with zero defects suggest the vehicle may have been presented incorrectly or the tester aborted the examination; previous owners likely addressed paperwork rather than neglected upkeep. Structural corrosion and exhaust emissions remain untested by the record's silence and warrant hands-on checks beneath the sills and around subframes. Given the Q3 is now over fourteen years old, in-person checks of tyre sidewall condition, underbody rust proofing, and drivetrain oil leaks are prudent. The clean advisory list offers no warning of consumable replacement cycles, so assume timing belts, fluids, and bushes are due based on age alone rather than MOT prompts.