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

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a reliable? We analysed 2,136 real MOT tests across 578 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,136 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.1%
Typical Mileage
27,232mi
Annual Mileage
6,555mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a.

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Number plates registered to a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

96.3%
2022
90.8%
2021
91.6%
2020
89.5%
2019

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6

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

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT 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
4,299 mi/yr
Typical
6,555 mi/yr
Average
7,237 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,358 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 54 96.3% 17,626 23,888 33,223
2021 174 90.8% 19,166 28,061 41,020
2020 1,280 91.6% 18,628 27,242 38,616
2019 599 89.5% 17,992 26,760 37,980

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

Based on 578 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
5.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
27,232 mi
75th Percentile
38,536 mi
95th Percentile
59,673 mi
Max Recorded
141,428 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

96.3% MOT pass rate from 54 tests

Year to avoid
2019

89.5% MOT pass rate from 599 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.3% across 54 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.5% — 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a THIS CAR 91.1% 2,136 27,232 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
Suzuki Sv 650 SK7 82.6% 1,365 16,512 mi 19 yrs

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

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

The Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 2,136 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a owner drives around 6,555 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a reliable?
Based on 2,136 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a has a 91.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a does around 6,555 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT 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 Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 TFSI QUAT S-a is 2022 with a 96.3% pass rate across 54 tests.