Audi Q3 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
76.9% pass rate
from 6,775 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10.0% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Springs (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Coil springs (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Coil spring (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Wheel bearings (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (98% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.81% fail on Spark ignition (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on View to rear
      • 0.074% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.059% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.015% fail on Window
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs (36% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.50% fail on Brake performance (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Rbt
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Transmission
      • 0.80% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.78% fail on Joints
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.044% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.030% fail on Joints
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.55% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.059% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition
    • 0.074% fail on Undertray
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.030% fail on Exhaust system (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Condition
    • 0.015% fail on Hubs
  • 0.18% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.015% fail on Power steering
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
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