Audi Q3 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 179,839 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 179,839 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 80% of Audi Q3 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Q3 tends to fail
Share of Audi Q3 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Audi Q3 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi Q3 holds up well for its age: 80% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 63% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi Q3?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi Q3 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 8 to 12 years, 80%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi Q3 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi Q3 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).