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Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a reliable? We analysed 7,923 real MOT tests across 2,505 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 7,923 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.8%
Typical Mileage
27,565mi
Annual Mileage
6,619mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a.

Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.5%
2023
95%
2022
95.3%
2021
93.8%
2020
93.2%
2019

Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11

Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI 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
4,581 mi/yr
Typical
6,619 mi/yr
Average
7,447 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,143 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 53 92.5% 15,949 22,897 37,233
2022 888 95.0% 17,841 24,712 33,931
2021 570 95.3% 18,621 26,178 34,629
2020 3,572 93.8% 19,127 27,185 37,086
2019 2,667 93.2% 20,400 29,116 40,430

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a Last?

Based on 2,505 Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.1 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI 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
27,565 mi
75th Percentile
37,868 mi
95th Percentile
57,508 mi
Max Recorded
338,141 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a

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

Best year
2021

95.3% MOT pass rate from 570 tests

Year to avoid
2023

92.5% MOT pass rate from 53 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 570 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.5% — 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 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a THIS CAR 93.8% 7,923 27,565 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
Saab 95 74.1% 2,807 95,534 mi 55 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a?

The Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 7,923 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 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a owner drives around 6,619 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 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a reliable?
Based on 7,923 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a has a 93.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a does around 6,619 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI 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 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line 40 TFSI QUATTRO S-a is 2021 with a 95.3% pass rate across 570 tests.