Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa
From 2,928 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 89 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 | 89 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 43 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 27 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 18 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sas tested had between 19,273 and 31,917 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,704 median miles, the Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,928 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 89 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa is 26,704 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,273 and 31,917 miles.
Buying a used Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev 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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