2013 Audi Q3 · 42,839 MOT tests
2013 Audi Q3 reliability
2013 Audi Q3s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Q3 years (42,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,471
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,839
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.3%
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Brakes3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.67%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.96%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.44%)
Is a 2013 Audi Q3 reliable?
2013 Audi Q3s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Q3 years (42,839 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.81% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi Q3 shows 83,471 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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