Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa
From 447 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, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and service brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sas tested had between 19,295 and 28,909 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,890 median miles, the Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 447 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat Sa is 26,890 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,295 and 28,909 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line Ed 1 45 Tfsi Quat 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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