Audi Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi
From 459 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 22 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 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 | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.8% of failures are serious: 44.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q3 Technik 35 Tfsis tested had between 18,365 and 33,927 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,350 median miles, the Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 459 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi is 24,350 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,365 and 33,927 miles.
Buying a used Q3 Technik 35 Tfsi?
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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