2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,479 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,479 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    285 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    182 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    119 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  6. Washers: not working0.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Brakes2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  4. Lights & electrics0.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

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 structure7.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre5.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2021 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,479 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Audi Q3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).