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3 ECA

2016 Audi Q3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi Q347,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ECA
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 96,444 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 87,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 77,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes on Front Arms starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,715 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front - rear control arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre 2.5mm

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.7mm / cracking

Offside Front Tyre starting wear on inner edge - No cords shown

Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,634 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 51,634 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,768 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Audi Q3?

Based on 965,318 MOT tests across 113,837 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,936
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
113,837
On UK Roads
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3 ECA is a 2016 Audi Q3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Audi Q3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 47,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q3 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Audi Q3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3 ECA is a 2016 Audi Q3, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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