2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

481 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 481 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.2%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension16.4%
  2. Lights & electrics10.4%
  3. Brakes7.5%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2011 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 481 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Audi Q3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).