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Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable? We analysed 2,134 real MOT tests across 587 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,134 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
30,337mi
Annual Mileage
7,122mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa 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 ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa.

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Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.6%
2021
91.8%
2020

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,810 mi/yr
Typical
7,122 mi/yr
Average
8,127 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,008 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 237 91.6% 22,874 29,542 42,547
2020 1,863 91.8% 21,566 30,065 40,404

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Last?

Based on 587 Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,337 mi
75th Percentile
40,921 mi
95th Percentile
59,520 mi
Max Recorded
114,486 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa

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

Best year
2020

91.8% MOT pass rate from 1,863 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.6% MOT pass rate from 237 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 1,863 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.6% — 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 ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa 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 ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa THIS CAR 91.8% 2,134 30,337 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
Daimler 3.6 Auto 71.6% 2,297 80,983 mi 39 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?

The Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 2,134 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 ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa 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 ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa owner drives around 7,122 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 ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable?
Based on 2,134 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa does around 7,122 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
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 ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2020 with a 91.8% pass rate across 1,863 tests.