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Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa reliable? We analysed 241 real MOT tests across 165 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 241 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
26,372mi
Annual Mileage
6,014mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa.

Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa Number Plates

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Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

93.9%
2022
91.4%
2021

Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 1

Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,512 mi/yr
Typical
6,014 mi/yr
Average
7,593 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,643 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 98 93.9% 19,524 27,430 40,042
2021 93 91.4% 14,619 23,958 34,660

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa Last?

Based on 165 Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
2.0 years

Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,372 mi
75th Percentile
38,204 mi
95th Percentile
61,888 mi
Max Recorded
105,125 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa

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

Best year
2022

93.9% MOT pass rate from 98 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.4% MOT pass rate from 93 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.9% across 98 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.4% — 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa THIS CAR 91.7% 241 26,372 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
Kawasaki Zr 900 Npfnb 95.3% 193 2,833 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa?

The Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 241 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa owner drives around 6,014 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa reliable?
Based on 241 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa does around 6,014 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E 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 Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Line Vsprung 45 TFSI E Sa is 2022 with a 93.9% pass rate across 98 tests.