2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,416 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,416 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    664 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    300 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    259 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension12.2%
  2. Lights & electrics8.4%
  3. Tyres8.3%
  4. Brakes5.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2013 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,416 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Audi Q3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).