2014 Audi Q3 · 50,392 MOT tests
2014 Audi Q3 reliability
2014 Audi Q3s fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Q3 years (50,392 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 20.6%
- 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 9
- 74,325
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 50,392
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.8%
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.16%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.32%
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 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.07%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.02%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.9%)
Is a 2014 Audi Q3 reliable?
2014 Audi Q3s fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Q3 years (50,392 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.39% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Audi Q3 shows 74,325 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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