Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A
From 1,009 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 97.6% vs 92.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 37 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 | 37 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 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 | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 86.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-As tested had between 18,002 and 37,733 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,254 median miles, the Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,009 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat S-A is 27,254 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,002 and 37,733 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line Vor 40 Tfsi Quat 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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