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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi Q3. Check any Q3 by registration number below.

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81.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.8%

vs Audi Avg

13

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi Q3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi Q3 has an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, which is 8.8 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Q3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi Q3 fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Q3 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Q3 is around 40,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Q3, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Audi Q3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi Q3 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 64 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

2021

Based on 211 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

2020

Based on 4,417 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

7.0%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2019

Based on 33,816 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2018

Based on 34,134 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

10.0%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

2017

Based on 43,135 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

11.9%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2016

Based on 44,338 vehicles

85.6%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.0%

2015

Based on 37,943 vehicles

83.8%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2014

Based on 37,573 vehicles

81.8%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

20.3%

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

2013

Based on 31,919 vehicles

79.4%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

2012

Based on 18,221 vehicles

78.0%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

23.6%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2011

Based on 32,000 vehicles

0.9%Poor
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

0

Based on 121,503 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi Q3

The most common reasons a Audi Q3 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.4%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.2%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.1%
5

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.0%
Audi Q3 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Typical Mileage — Audi Q3

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2011 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Q3.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

40,000

miles

At 10 Years

78,000

miles

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi Q3

Audi Q3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi Q3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Q3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi Q3 is 81.0% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi Q3?
The most common MOT failures on the Audi Q3 are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.4%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Audi Q3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, the Audi Q3 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi Q3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi Q3?
Typical mileage for the Audi Q3: 45,903 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Q3 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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