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Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa reliable? We analysed 2,673 real MOT tests across 1,153 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,673 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.1%
Typical Mileage
27,288mi
Annual Mileage
6,941mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa.

Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.3%
2023
90.1%
2022
91.9%
2021
91.7%
2020

Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11

Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,358 mi/yr
Typical
6,941 mi/yr
Average
8,519 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,395 mi/yr

Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 80 86.3% 16,858 23,022 29,330
2022 657 90.1% 18,038 24,446 33,495
2021 995 91.9% 20,667 27,812 38,344
2020 865 91.7% 20,616 29,723 40,357

How Long Does a Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa Last?

Based on 1,153 Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
27,288 mi
75th Percentile
38,108 mi
95th Percentile
57,107 mi
Max Recorded
119,278 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa

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

Best year
2021

91.9% MOT pass rate from 995 tests

Year to avoid
2023

86.3% MOT pass rate from 80 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 995 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa THIS CAR 91.1% 2,673 27,288 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
BMW X5 XDRIVE40D M Sport Auto 89.9% 2,283 83,376 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa?

The Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 2,673 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 RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO 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 RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa owner drives around 6,941 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 RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa reliable?
Based on 2,673 MOT tests, the Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa has a 91.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa do per year?
The typical Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa does around 6,941 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO 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 RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi RS Q3 Sport ED TFSI QUATTRO Sa is 2021 with a 91.9% pass rate across 995 tests.