Audi Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A
From 542 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 19 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 | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.8% of Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.2% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 86.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-As tested had between 19,073 and 30,824 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,280 median miles, the Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 542 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro S-A is 25,280 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,073 and 30,824 miles.
Buying a used Q3 Sport 40 Tfsi Quattro 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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