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Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI reliable? We analysed 420 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 420 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.7%
Typical Mileage
55,738mi
Annual Mileage
9,237mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI 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 Edition TDI.

Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI Number Plates

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

Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,292 mi/yr
Typical
9,237 mi/yr
Average
9,984 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,573 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
55,738 mi
75th Percentile
73,506 mi
95th Percentile
103,449 mi
Max Recorded
162,165 mi

How Does the Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI 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 Edition TDI THIS CAR 95.7% 420 55,738 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
Scott Flying Squirrel 95.1% 427 7,516 mi 98 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI?

The Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.7% across 420 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI owner drives around 9,237 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 Edition TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI reliable?
Based on 420 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI has a 95.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI does around 9,237 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q3 S Line Edition TDI?
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.