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Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 20,610 real MOT tests across 8,307 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 20,610 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.5%
Typical Mileage
27,932mi
Annual Mileage
6,900mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV 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 TFSI MHEV S-a.

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV 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 TFSI MHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

94.2%
2023
94.3%
2022
93%
2021
93.4%
2020

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 248
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV 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
4,717 mi/yr
Typical
6,900 mi/yr
Average
7,886 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,634 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV 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 TFSI MHEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 779 94.2% 16,954 23,721 31,489
2022 3,909 94.3% 18,360 25,135 33,376
2021 5,429 93.0% 20,238 27,929 37,442
2020 9,879 93.4% 20,866 29,194 39,660

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a Last?

Based on 8,307 Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
27,932 mi
75th Percentile
37,853 mi
95th Percentile
57,156 mi
Max Recorded
212,777 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a

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

Best year
2022

94.3% MOT pass rate from 3,909 tests

Year to avoid
2021

93.0% MOT pass rate from 5,429 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.3% across 3,909 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.0% — 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 TFSI MHEV 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 TFSI MHEV S-a THIS CAR 93.5% 20,610 27,932 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
Ktm 690 87.4% 8,005 7,263 mi 18 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a?

The Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 20,610 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 TFSI MHEV 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 TFSI MHEV S-a owner drives around 6,900 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 TFSI MHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 20,610 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a has a 93.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a does around 6,900 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV 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 TFSI MHEV 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 TFSI MHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-a is 2022 with a 94.3% pass rate across 3,909 tests.