Comparison · family SUVs

Honda CR-V vs Audi Q3: which is more reliable?

The Honda CR-V does better at the MOT, with a score of 109 against 107 for the Audi Q3, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 323,192 real MOT tests in 2024.

Honda CR-V

109Well above average
MOT tests194,809

Audi Q3

107Above average
MOT tests128,383

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testHonda CR-VAudi Q3
3–5 years
107Above average
106Above average
6–9 years
112Well above average
107Above average
10–14 years
119Well above average
110Well above average
15+ years
100About average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearHonda CR-VAudi Q3
202192.4%91.0%
202092.6%92.4%
201991.6%90.5%
201888.9%87.4%
201786.6%85.5%
201686.3%82.2%
201585.0%78.8%
201482.3%76.0%
201381.0%73.6%
201275.3%71.4%
201172.2%70.9%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaHonda CR-VAudi Q3
Lights & electrics15.73.3
Suspension11.46.3
Tyres5.46.3
Brakes6.83.5
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.62.3
Emissions & leaks3.41.8
Body & chassis2.90.7
Steering2.60.2

Honda CR-V: top failures

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Audi Q3: top failures

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
  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 thick1.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Honda CR-V or the Audi Q3?

The Honda CR-V does better at the MOT, with a score of 109 against 107 for the Audi Q3, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Honda CR-V and Audi Q3 can be compared?

Both were tested for 11 registration years (2011–2021). The Honda CR-V had the higher pass rate in 11 of them and the Audi Q3 in 0.

What fails most on each?

Honda CR-V: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. Audi Q3: coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.