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Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 946 real MOT tests across 577 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 946 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.8%
Typical Mileage
24,990mi
Annual Mileage
6,218mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT 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 40 TFSI QUAT Sa.

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Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

93.6%
2023
94.7%
2022
95.5%
2021

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa 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 3

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,253 mi/yr
Typical
6,218 mi/yr
Average
7,273 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,845 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT 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 40 TFSI QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 94 93.6% 15,620 22,069 29,215
2022 603 94.7% 19,014 25,567 33,119
2021 222 95.5% 18,919 24,060 32,336

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 577 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
24,990 mi
75th Percentile
32,742 mi
95th Percentile
45,466 mi
Max Recorded
339,966 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa

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

Best year
2021

95.5% MOT pass rate from 222 tests

Year to avoid
2023

93.6% MOT pass rate from 94 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.5% across 222 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.6% — 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 40 TFSI QUAT 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 40 TFSI QUAT Sa THIS CAR 94.8% 946 24,990 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
Mazda 323 Executive Auto 67.9% 542 84,591 mi 30 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 40 TFSI QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa?

The Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.8% across 946 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 40 TFSI QUAT 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 40 TFSI QUAT Sa owner drives around 6,218 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 40 TFSI QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 946 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa has a 94.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa does around 6,218 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT 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 40 TFSI QUAT 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 40 TFSI QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Ln Blk ED 40 TFSI QUAT Sa is 2021 with a 95.5% pass rate across 222 tests.