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Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable? We analysed 7,400 real MOT tests across 3,906 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 7,400 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.4%
Typical Mileage
26,760mi
Annual Mileage
6,770mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa.

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.4%
2023
91.7%
2022
90.6%
2021

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 159
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,562 mi/yr
Typical
6,770 mi/yr
Average
7,961 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,565 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 818 93.4% 16,871 22,804 30,397
2022 2,625 91.7% 18,397 24,935 33,990
2021 3,698 90.6% 20,349 28,797 39,010

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Last?

Based on 3,906 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,760 mi
75th Percentile
36,746 mi
95th Percentile
55,971 mi
Max Recorded
129,092 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa

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

Best year
2023

93.4% MOT pass rate from 818 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.6% MOT pass rate from 3,698 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 818 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.6% — 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa THIS CAR 91.4% 7,400 26,760 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 Rv 125 K6 82.2% 2,332 10,422 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?

The Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 7,400 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa owner drives around 6,770 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable?
Based on 7,400 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has a 91.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa does around 6,770 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2023 with a 93.4% pass rate across 818 tests.