2011 Audi Q3 · 1,771 MOT tests
2011 Audi Q3 reliability
2011 Audi Q3s fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Q3 years (1,771 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 26.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 89,797
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,771
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.3%
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.17%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.47%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.19%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.87%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.22%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.94%)
Is a 2011 Audi Q3 reliable?
2011 Audi Q3s fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Q3 years (1,771 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.17% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.15% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Audi Q3 shows 89,797 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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