2012 Audi Q3 · 24,567 MOT tests
2012 Audi Q3 reliability
2012 Audi Q3s fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Q3 years (24,567 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 25.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 90,853
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,567
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.1%
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.68%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.69%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.54%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.42%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.47%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.29%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.14%)
Is a 2012 Audi Q3 reliable?
2012 Audi Q3s fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Q3 years (24,567 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.68% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.72% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi Q3 shows 90,853 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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