Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A
From 2,095 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 46 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 46 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 44 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 31 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 9 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 89.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 91.5% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-As tested had between 20,009 and 39,438 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,595 median miles, the Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 2,095 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 46 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A is 30,595 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,009 and 39,438 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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