Audi Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A
From 1,386 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 27 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 | 27 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 10 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 93% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-As tested had between 18,323 and 32,592 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,047 median miles, the Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A has a 92.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,386 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Rs Q3 Tfsi Quattro S-A is 24,047 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,323 and 32,592 miles.
Buying a used Rs Q3 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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