2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,206 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    704 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    306 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    200 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    114 marked dangerous
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.9%
  2. Tyres7.2%
  3. Brakes3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

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 2016 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2016 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,206 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 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).