Audi Q3 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
83.4% pass rate
from 14,007 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0071% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0071% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0071% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.036% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.071% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.093% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.086% fail on Horn
      • 0.0071% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.086% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.086% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.036% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0071% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0071% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0071% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0071% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.086% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.079% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0071% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0071% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.014% fail on Parking brake control (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.014% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0071% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0071% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0071% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0071% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0071% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0071% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0071% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.036% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0071% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0071% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0071% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.57% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Transmission (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (48% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.021% fail on Joints
        • 0.0071% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.079% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0071% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0071% fail on Door condition
    • 0.036% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Fuel system (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0071% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.014% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle (55% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0071% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.086% fail on Road Wheels (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Attachment (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Condition
  • 0.050% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.021% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Track rod end (98% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Ball joint
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