Audi Q3 MOT Results

Registered in 2018

91.2% pass rate

from 13,252 tests in 2021

(26% better than other 2018 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q3 is unusually good or bad.

3.7% fail on Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.023% fail on Size/type
1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.16% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.068% fail on Horn
- 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.023% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0075% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
1.1% fail on Visibility (64% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Washers
- 0.23% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.060% fail on Windscreen
- 0.015% fail on View to rear
  - 0.015% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0075% fail on Bonnet
0.78% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.33% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.0075% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.19% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.0075% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.0075% fail on Cable
- 0.30% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.20% fail on Rbt
      - 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.015% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.015% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.0075% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.0075% fail on Rbt
      - 0.0075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0075% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.023% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.023% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.0075% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.0075% fail on Anti-lock braking system
0.60% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.54% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.045% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.045% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0075% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.0075% fail on Undertray
- 0.0075% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.0075% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.41% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.0075% fail on Airbags
  - 0.0075% fail on Drivers airbag
0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates
0.24% fail on Suspension
- 0.083% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.075% fail on Springs
  - 0.075% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.075% fail on Coil spring
- 0.060% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.015% fail on Suspension rods (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover (18 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0075% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.0075% fail on Linkage
0.083% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Transmission
  - 0.030% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.030% fail on Joints
- 0.015% fail on Bumpers
- 0.015% fail on Doors
  - 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.015% fail on Door condition
- 0.0075% fail on Body
  - 0.0075% fail on Other body component
- 0.0075% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.0075% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0075% fail on Undertray
0.023% fail on Road Wheels (82% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Attachment
0.0075% fail on Steering
- 0.0075% fail on Electronic power steering
0.0075% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.0075% fail on Belt(s)/padding

Read the Honest John Review

Audi Q3 (2018 on)
Spacious interior. Generous amount of standard technology. Impressive practicality, despite its compact dimensions.
Audi Q3 (2011 - 2018)
Stylish, compact SUV. Impressive fuel economy. Two and four-wheel drive available.