Audi Q3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
88.8% pass rate
from 16,814 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (19% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.083% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0059% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.012% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0059% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.071% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0059% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.054% fail on Horn
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0059% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.012% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0059% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0059% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0059% fail on Switch
    • 0.0059% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0059% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.32% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.024% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0059% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0059% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0059% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Wipers (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0059% fail on Window
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.71% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0059% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0059% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.0059% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0059% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.0059% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0059% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (44% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.024% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0059% fail on Panel
    • 0.0059% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0059% fail on Seats
      • 0.0059% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0059% fail on Undertray
  • 0.059% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Attachment (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Condition
  • 0.048% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
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  • Audi Q3 (2011 - 2018)
    Stylish. compact SUV in a similar fashion to the Range Rover Evoque. Impressive fuel economy and low CO2. Two and four-wheel drive available.

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