Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A
From 1,160 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 97.9% vs 91.2% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 50 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 | 50 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 87.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-As tested had between 20,704 and 34,309 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,142 median miles, the Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,160 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 50 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Tfsi Quat S-A is 26,142 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,704 and 34,309 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line Vor 45 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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