Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa
From 1,062 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sas fare better: 2021 models pass at 96.3% vs 90.9% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 34 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 | 34 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sas tested had between 20,089 and 32,407 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,170 median miles, the Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,062 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa is 26,170 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,089 and 32,407 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa?
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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