2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

15,956 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,956 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    594 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    263 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    128 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  10. Washers: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Suspension4.5%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2017 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,956 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi Q3?

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

Is the 2017 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).