Audi Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi
From 609 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 a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 25 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 | 25 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsis tested had between 19,273 and 33,418 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,738 median miles, the Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi has a 93.3% MOT pass rate based on 609 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi is 26,738 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,273 and 33,418 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line Edition 1 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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