Audi Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A
From 3,152 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 96.6% vs 94.5% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 53 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 53 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 35 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 34 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 27 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 4 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 94.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-As tested had between 18,190 and 30,663 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,098 median miles, the Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 3,152 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 53 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 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A is 24,098 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,190 and 30,663 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line 40 Tfsi Quattro 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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