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Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a reliable? We analysed 2,437 real MOT tests across 695 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,437 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.5%
Typical Mileage
27,388mi
Annual Mileage
6,480mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 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 45 TFSI QUAT S-a.

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Number plates registered to a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 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 45 TFSI QUAT S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88%
2022
93.4%
2021
92.6%
2020
92.4%
2019

Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6

Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 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
4,216 mi/yr
Typical
6,480 mi/yr
Average
7,351 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,231 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 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 45 TFSI QUAT S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 50 88.0% 17,681 21,049 29,272
2021 256 93.4% 18,325 24,554 34,750
2020 1,577 92.6% 19,343 27,176 37,287
2019 526 92.4% 20,466 28,672 39,170

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a Last?

Based on 695 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
5.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 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
27,388 mi
75th Percentile
37,354 mi
95th Percentile
56,546 mi
Max Recorded
141,712 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a

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

Best year
2021

93.4% MOT pass rate from 256 tests

Year to avoid
2022

88.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 256 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.0% — 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 45 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 45 TFSI QUAT S-a THIS CAR 92.5% 2,437 27,388 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 Sy 84% 2,115 21,078 mi 27 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a?

The Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 2,437 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 Vor 45 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 45 TFSI QUAT S-a owner drives around 6,480 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 45 TFSI QUAT S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a reliable?
Based on 2,437 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a has a 92.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a does around 6,480 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 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 45 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 45 TFSI QUAT S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 TFSI QUAT S-a is 2021 with a 93.4% pass rate across 256 tests.