2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,465 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,465 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    713 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    262 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    253 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.6%
  2. Tyres7.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.8%
  4. Brakes4.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.2%

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 2014 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2014 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,465 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Audi Q3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).