2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,822 MOT tests in 2024. 90.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.5%
Failed or needed repairs9.5%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,822 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    334 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    346 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    128 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    125 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Lights & electrics0.7%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 90.5% of 2019 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,822 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).