Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi
From 5,701 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 91 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 | 91 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 75 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 73 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 34 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 20 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 11 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 9 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 93.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 93.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line 35 Tfsis tested had between 20,068 and 32,990 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,697 median miles, the Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 5,701 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 91 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 Tfsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi is 25,697 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,068 and 32,990 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line 35 Tfsi?
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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