Audi Q3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
86.1% pass rate
from 14,489 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (36% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (36% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0069% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0069% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.055% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0069% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0069% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.062% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.069% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.055% fail on Horn
      • 0.0069% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0069% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0069% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.028% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.083% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.083% fail on Rbt
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.048% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.035% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0069% fail on Valves
    • 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.021% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0069% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0069% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0069% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.67% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0069% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0069% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0069% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0069% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.0069% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0069% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.097% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Requirements
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0069% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0069% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.048% fail on Doors
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0069% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0069% fail on Hinge
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0069% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0069% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0069% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0069% fail on Body
      • 0.0069% fail on Panel
  • 0.083% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0069% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0069% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0069% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.083% fail on Road Wheels (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Attachment (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
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