2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,967 MOT tests in 2024. 78.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.8%
Failed or needed repairs21.2%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,967 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    559 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    244 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    166 marked dangerous
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.2%
  2. Tyres6.7%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%

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 2015 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 78.8% of 2015 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,967 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Audi Q3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).