Audi Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A
From 324 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 13 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-As tested had between 21,376 and 35,608 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,231 median miles, the Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A has a 92.3% MOT pass rate based on 324 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi S-A is 28,231 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,376 and 35,608 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Line Vorsprung 35 Tdi 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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