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Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 1,000 real MOT tests across 264 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,000 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.9%
Typical Mileage
28,349mi
Annual Mileage
6,902mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT 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 45 TFSI QUAT Sa.

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Number Plates

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Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93%
2020
92.8%
2019

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,583 mi/yr
Typical
6,902 mi/yr
Average
7,681 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,908 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT 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 45 TFSI QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 823 93.0% 19,237 27,598 38,672
2019 125 92.8% 21,395 31,743 46,864

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 264 Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,349 mi
75th Percentile
40,352 mi
95th Percentile
65,566 mi
Max Recorded
155,660 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa

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

Best year
2020

93.0% MOT pass rate from 823 tests

Year to avoid
2019

92.8% MOT pass rate from 125 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 823 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.8% — 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 45 TFSI QUAT 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 45 TFSI QUAT Sa THIS CAR 92.9% 1,000 28,349 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
Ford Mondeo Titanium X TDCI140 79.1% 1,074 137,256 mi — 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 45 TFSI QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa?

The Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 1,000 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 45 TFSI QUAT 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 45 TFSI QUAT Sa owner drives around 6,902 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 45 TFSI QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 1,000 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa has a 92.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa does around 6,902 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT 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 45 TFSI QUAT 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 45 TFSI QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line ED 1 45 TFSI QUAT Sa is 2020 with a 93.0% pass rate across 823 tests.