2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Audi Q3 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,498 MOT tests in 2024. 92.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.4%
Failed or needed repairs7.6%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,498 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    257 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    235 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    97 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: not working0.4%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    34 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.3%
  2. Brakes2.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Lights & electrics0.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Audi Q3?

In 2024, 92.4% of 2020 Audi Q3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,498 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Audi Q3?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Audi Q3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).