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

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Is the Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 836 real MOT tests across 451 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 836 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.8%
Typical Mileage
32,648mi
Annual Mileage
8,161mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa.

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Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

96.4%
2023
90.5%
2022
93.7%
2021

Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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
5,762 mi/yr
Typical
8,161 mi/yr
Average
9,117 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,712 mi/yr

Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 56 96.4% 19,612 27,260 34,520
2022 274 90.5% 24,408 32,720 42,540
2021 477 93.7% 23,991 33,063 42,416

How Long Does a Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 451 Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
32,648 mi
75th Percentile
42,280 mi
95th Percentile
65,186 mi
Max Recorded
180,975 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa

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

Best year
2023

96.4% MOT pass rate from 56 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.5% MOT pass rate from 274 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.4% across 56 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.5% — 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa THIS CAR 92.8% 836 32,648 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
Hyundai Santa Fe Premium SE CRDI Auto 84.6% 1,183 77,614 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa?

The Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.8% across 836 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa owner drives around 8,161 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 836 MOT tests, the Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa has a 92.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure.
How many miles does a Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa does around 8,161 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q3 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa is 2023 with a 96.4% pass rate across 56 tests.