AUDI Q3 MOT pass rate
87.6% of 225,450 AUDI Q3 MOT tests pass.
The Q3 has a pass rate of 87.6%, a little higher than the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI Q3 passes its MOT 87.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.4% at 0–3 years to 80.1% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.4% | 15,847 | 25,447 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.2% | 65,952 | 36,441 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.2% | 100,140 | 65,035 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.1% | 43,507 | 92,228 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI Q3
The most common reason the AUDI Q3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 37.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 36.8% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 19.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 13.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.9% | Warning lamp indicates a system malfunction |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
- AUDI TT — 83.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI Q3?
- 87.6% of AUDI Q3 MOT tests pass, based on 225,450 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI Q3?
- The most common reason the AUDI Q3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI Q3's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.