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Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a reliable? We analysed 624 real MOT tests across 247 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 624 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.5%
Typical Mileage
32,048mi
Annual Mileage
8,044mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a.

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.8%
2022
91.9%
2021
91.7%
2020

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,584 mi/yr
Typical
8,044 mi/yr
Average
9,087 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,219 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 61 91.8% 22,562 29,168 36,949
2021 432 91.9% 24,326 31,436 44,324
2020 84 91.7% 23,026 33,014 43,210

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a Last?

Based on 247 Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
32,048 mi
75th Percentile
43,865 mi
95th Percentile
64,696 mi
Max Recorded
107,012 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

91.9% MOT pass rate from 432 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.7% MOT pass rate from 84 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 432 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a THIS CAR 92.5% 624 32,048 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Ssangyong Musso Gse 61.8% 696 109,602 mi 31 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a?

The Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 624 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a owner drives around 8,044 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a reliable?
Based on 624 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a has a 92.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a does around 8,044 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI QUATTRO S-a is 2021 with a 91.9% pass rate across 432 tests.