Audi Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A
From 239 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-As tested had between 21,813 and 34,819 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,504 median miles, the Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 239 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line Black Ed 35 Tdi S-A is 27,504 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,813 and 34,819 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line Black Ed 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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